JP2019205611A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a new game property using game settings.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine includes: setting change means for changing a setting to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of game specifications that may have different game advantages; storage means for storing the value set by the setting change means; and performance execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion performance that suggests the set value stored in the storage means when at least one of the state changes of the transition from the probability variation state to the normal probability state and the transition from the ball entry easiness state to the normal entry state is performed and a predetermined condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a game area in which game balls are launched.

  Conventionally, of the various ball game machines, the so-called first-class pachinko game machine is changing a plurality of symbols in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the game board. Display (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”). This gaming machine shifts to a special game called so-called big hit, in which more prize balls can be obtained than a normal game when the combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variations are stopped becomes a specific aspect. Known as a thing. The variable display of symbols in the display area is not limited to simply displaying multiple symbols in a variable manner, but the time required for the variable display to be a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, such as the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the player's sense of expectation has been enhanced by the use of characters in images such as symbols to give a story to the variable display and the notice effect that suggests a high degree of expectation for transition to special games. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-230714 A

  In recent years, it has been studied to introduce a setting change function to a ball game machine. For example, a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of game specifications such as a big hit probability that may have different game advantages are prepared, and, for example, six stages of settings are possible. The setting of each gaming machine can be changed only by the manager of the gaming machine, and the player cannot directly know the actual setting value. The inventor of the present invention thought that a new gameability could be provided according to the difference in the settings hidden from the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide new game play utilizing game settings.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board in which a game area is formed, a first start port provided at a predetermined position of the game area, and a first start of the game area. A second starting port provided at a position different from the mouth and operable to increase the ease of entering a game ball, and the first lottery acquired by entering the first starting port as a trigger Value determination means for determining whether or not to win based on the value or the second lottery value acquired at the time of entering the second starting port, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, it is more advantageous to the player than the normal game When the special game control means for executing the special game and the condition for shifting to the probability fluctuation state in which the probability of the success / failure determination result being a big hit is higher than the normal probability state are satisfied, the first after the end of the special game Until the end of the period is reached If the conditions for shifting to the easy-to-enter state where the entrance variation mechanism is activated so that the ease of entering the second starting port is higher than the normal entry state are satisfied, For changing the setting to one of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of game specifications that can change the advantage of the game, and a ball entering variation means that shifts to a ball entering easy state from the end until the second final stage is reached Setting change means, storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means, and at least one state change of transition from the probability variation state to the normal probability state and transition from the easy entry state to the normal entry state And an effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in the storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, a new game property utilizing game settings can be provided.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows typically a success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows typically the range setting of the success / failure lottery value for every setting value. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table typically. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern table typically. It is a figure which shows typically the prior success determination table referred by prior advance determination. It is a figure which shows typically the advance success / failure determination table corresponding to game setting. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a sub board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the outline of a portable cooperation system typically. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the hardware constitutions of a main board | substrate and a sub board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the hardware constitutions of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process of the main board | substrate in a pachinko game machine. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process of S124 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation process of S126 in FIG. 15 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of S120 in FIG. 15 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process of the sub board | substrate in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of S518 in FIG. 20 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process at the time of receiving a command from a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when the timer interruption for production | presentation display control generate | occur | produces. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when a sub CPU receives a command from control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when the timer interruption for various device control generate | occur | produces. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a special symbol fluctuation display. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a decoration design change display. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a special game. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a small hit game. It is a perspective view which shows the basic structure in the outer surface of a slot machine. It is a rear view of the housing door part exposed when the housing door part is opened. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the housing | casing base part exposed when a housing | casing door part is open | released. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a functional block diagram of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the basic game in a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the hardware constitutions of a main controller and a sub controller. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the hardware constitutions of an effect display control part. It is a flowchart which shows the main program control processing of the main control apparatus in a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main controller. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the game board provided with the 1st specific entrance. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a setting suggestion effect typically. It is a figure which shows typically the modification of the notification display of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows typically the example of a display of the count effect which concerns on a setting suggestion. It is a figure which shows typically another example of a display of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the game board provided with the 2nd specific entrance.

(Prerequisite technology 1)
In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The second game is preferentially executed so that the first game and the second game as the plurality of games are not executed simultaneously. In order to achieve both of these game characteristics, a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, and a plurality of holding lamps are provided. It is designed so that the number of big hits in the second game is larger than the number of big hits in the first game. For example, the second game is more likely to be a big hit with certainty, and the number of unit games constituting the special game when the second game is a big win (the opening time of the big prize opening is larger). A long long open unit game and a short open unit game with a short open time are mixed in one special game. Even if the number of unit games is the same, the second game is longer open unit game than the first game. The second game is designed to have a relatively higher profit than the first game. On top of that, aiming at the first hit in the first game first, after being given a short time in the big hit in the first game, the second game is repeatedly aimed to get a lot of balls. Realize.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine 100 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The pachinko gaming machine frame of the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 101, a front frame 102, a transparent plate 103, a door 104, an upper ball tray 105, a lower ball tray 106, a launch handle 107, a speaker 108, an effect button 109, a cross key 110, A decorative lamp 111 is included. The outer frame 101 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 102 is a frame body that is aligned with the opening of the outer frame 101, and is attached to the outer frame 101 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 102 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 103 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 104. The door 104 is attached to the front frame 102 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 105 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 106, and the like. The lower ball tray 106 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Speakers 108 are provided on the left and right of the upper portion of the door 104, and sound effects and music sounds corresponding to the game state and effects are output by means for controlling the effects. Most of the resin members constituting the exterior of the door 104 are translucent, and a decorative lamp 111 is provided inside the transparent member. The decorative lamp 111 is an LED that emits light in various colors according to the gaming state or the effect by means of controlling the effect, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  The game board 80 has a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a big winning port 20, a first operating port 31, a second operating port 32, and a general winning port 33 on the game area 81 defined by the rails 82. , An out port 34, an effect display device 60, and a center decoration 64. The center decoration 64 is a decorative resin member provided so as to form a screen frame of the effect display device 60 over substantially the center of the game area 81 and the upper part and the right part thereof. 60 functions such as protection and decoration. A stage 65 on which the inflowing game ball rolls is formed below the center decoration 64, and the direction of falling from the stage 65 depends on the direction of rolling and the direction of entering the first start port 11 and the first start port 11. It is distributed to the direction of the side that does not enter the ball. On the upper part of the center decoration 64, there is provided a movable accessory 66 that is driven in accordance with the contents of the effect and performs an effect operation. In the game area 81, a plurality of mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for forming a flow path of game balls are installed. In this specification, “entering ball”, “winning”, and “recession” may be synonymous with each other. In addition, each winning entrance and each entrance may be composed of a “passing entrance” (also called “gate” or “through-chucker”) of the type through which game balls pass. “Winning”, “Recession” and “Passing” may also be synonymous.

  The first start port 11 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 12 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are configured to be able to aim at entering one ball by the strength of the game ball according to the player's intention. The first start port 11 is provided substantially at the lower center of the game area 81, and the second start port 12 is provided directly below the first start port 11. When hitting left, that is, when hitting relatively weakly so as to flow to the left passage of the center decoration 64, it is possible to enter the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or it is easy to enter the right side. In other words, when the ball is hit relatively strongly aiming to flow to the right passage of the center decoration 64, it is possible to enter the second start port 12 or easy to enter, but not to the first start port 11. In addition, a flow path is formed by the arrangement of the game nails so that it is difficult to enter the ball. However, at the normal time, the upper part of the opening of the second starting port 12 is covered with the first starting port 11 to prevent the inflow of game balls, so the second starting port is not opened unless the expansion mechanism of the second starting port 12 is opened. 12 is impossible to enter or difficult to enter. The lottery determination is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and is executed whenever there is a ball entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The

  In addition, the 1st starting port 11 and the 2nd starting port 12 may be provided in the position away from each other to the extent that it is possible to make a target for either one by the strength of the game ball. The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 may be installed separately on the left side and the right side of the game area 81, respectively, so that it is difficult for a game ball aimed at one to enter the other. For example, the first start port 11 is provided at a position where it is possible to enter or easily enter when left-handed, that is, when it is launched relatively weakly so as to flow into the left passage of the center decoration 64. The second starting port 12 is provided at a position where it is possible to enter the ball or to enter the ball easily when it is launched to the right, that is, when it is launched relatively strongly so as to flow into the right passage of the center decoration 64.

  The first start port 11 includes a first start winning detection device 16. The first start winning detection device 16 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 11 and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 12 includes a second start winning detection device 17, an ordinary electric accessory 90 (so-called electric tulip) that is an expansion mechanism, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 91 for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory 90. Prepare. The second start winning detection device 17 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 12 and generates second start winning information that indicates that the ball has been entered.

  The first operation port 31 is provided at the left side position of the game area 81 and includes the first passage detection device 36. The first passage detection device 36 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the first working port 31 and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The second operation port 32 is provided at the right side position of the game area 81 and includes the second passage detection device 37. The second passage detection device 37 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the second working port 32 and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the first working port 31 or the second working port 32 triggers an open lottery that determines whether or not to expand the ordinary electric accessory 90. When the game ball passes through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32, a normal symbol that is a symbol indicating the determination result of the open lottery is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display unit 45. Therefore, the open lottery is also called “ordinary symbol lottery”. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change, the normal symbol change display stops. When the ordinary symbol stops at the winning symbol, the ordinary electric accessory 90 is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric agent solenoid 91, and the possibility of entering the second starting port 12 is increased. As a modification, the number of operation ports may be one and provided at the left side position of the game area 81.

  Each of the three general winning openings 33 includes a general winning detecting device 38 for detecting the entering of a game ball. The general winning detection device 38 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general winning opening 33, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The special winning opening 20 includes a special winning detection device 25 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a special winning opening solenoid 92 for opening and closing the special winning opening 20. The big winning detection device 25 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 20, and generates big winning opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The big winning opening 20 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 stops in a predetermined manner. The big prize opening 20 is provided at the upper right position of the out opening 34. As a modification, another prize winning opening may be provided at the lower center of the game area 81 or above or below the winning prize opening 20, and a plurality of prize winning openings may be provided. The out port 34 is a discharge port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are discharged, and includes an out detection device 39. The out detection device 39 is a sensor that detects a game ball discharged through the out port 34, and generates discharge information indicating the detection at the time of detection. The out port 34 is provided at the lowermost central portion of the game area 81 so that all game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports can be guided. A specification may be provided in which a plurality of out detection devices 39 are arranged side by side while ensuring a sufficiently wide gaming ball passage to prevent the clogging of the out port 34.

  A symbol display unit 120 is arranged below the game area 81 on the game board 80. The symbol display unit 120 includes a first special symbol display unit 41, a second special symbol display unit 42, a first special symbol hold display unit 71, a second special symbol hold display unit 72, a normal symbol display unit 45, and a general symbol. Each display unit such as a hold display unit 75, a game state display unit 76, an abnormality notification unit 77, and the like is provided. Specifically, a first special symbol display unit 41 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display unit 42 corresponding to the second game are juxtaposed side by side at the lower left position, so that the first special symbol is displayed. The change of 51 and the 2nd special symbol 52 is displayed.

  The first special symbol 51 is a symbol corresponding to the determination result of the first winning / losing lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 11, and the special game when stopped in a predetermined hit mode. As a big hit. The second special symbol 52 is a symbol corresponding to the determination result of the second winning / losing lottery when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, and the special game when stopped in a predetermined hit mode. As a big hit. The 1st special symbol display part 41 and the 2nd special symbol display part 42 are 8 segment LED which consists of 8 segments, for example, 7 segments which form "8 character", and 1 segment which represents "dot" Display device. In the 8-segment LED, a numerical value for 8 bits can be expressed by combining 8 segments. The first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 represented by a combination of segments do not necessarily form letters and numbers, and may be symbols that are generally meaningless formed by a combination of segments. . These symbols are switched one after another at a high speed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 41 and the second special symbol display unit 42, or a predetermined display (for example, “-”) and non-display (for example, all off). The symbol variation display of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is realized by displaying the symbol corresponding to the determination result after being repeated for a predetermined time. The first special symbol display unit 41 and the second special symbol display unit 42 are LED dot arrays that are not 8-segment LEDs, and a plurality of types of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 51 are combined with the lighting pattern and lighting color combination. The special symbol 52 may be expressed.

  In addition, since the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 do not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 41 and the second special symbol at the lower left of the game area 81 are used. The display unit 42 displays the size inconspicuously. However, when adopting a technique that expresses the special symbols themselves without using decorative symbols by displaying them, the special symbols are displayed on other display devices such as a liquid crystal display instead of the 8-segment LED. A configuration may be adopted.

  Above the first special symbol display unit 41, a first special symbol reservation display unit 71 is provided as a special symbol fluctuation holding lamp corresponding to the first game, and above the second special symbol display unit 42, a second special symbol display unit 42 is provided. A second special figure hold display section 72 is provided as a special symbol change hold lamp corresponding to the game. The first special figure hold display section 71 is composed of two lamps, and the number of the lottery values held in the first game depending on the number of lighting or blinking thereof (hereinafter, the number of the lottery values held) Simply referred to as “hold count”). The number of holds in the first special figure hold display section 71 is the number of times (number) that the lottery value is acquired based on winning to the first start port 11 while the first special symbol 51 is changing or during the execution of the special game. Yes, indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. The second special figure hold display section 72 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holds in the second game according to the number of lights or the number of blinks. The number of holds in the second special figure hold display section 72 is the number of times (number) that the lottery value is acquired based on winning the second start port 12 while the second special symbol 52 is changing or during the execution of the special game. Yes, indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. The number of hold of the lottery value is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 60 in a form represented by the number of on-hold lamp images.

  A normal symbol display unit 45 is provided on the right side of the symbol display unit 120. The normal symbol display unit 45 is composed of two lamps for the sake of convenience, and the display state of the normal symbol is expressed by their lighting combination. First, the variation of the normal symbol is expressed by blinking the first lamp and the second lamp at the same time. Finally, the normal symbol is stopped by the combination of the lighting state of the first lamp and the second lamp. Is expressed. For example, when the first lamp is turned on and the second lamp is turned off, a disengagement stop pattern is expressed, and when the first lamp is turned off and the second lamp is turned on, the first hit mode is expressed. The second hit mode is expressed by lighting both the lamp and the second lamp.

  Further, on the right side of the normal symbol display unit 45, a general symbol hold display unit 75 is provided as a normal symbol fluctuation hold lamp. The general figure hold display section 75 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of normal symbol fluctuations held depending on the number of lights or blinks. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32 during the normal symbol variation, and the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the normal symbol variation has not yet been executed. Indicates.

  The symbol display unit 120 is provided with a game state display unit 76 and an abnormality notification unit 77. The game state display unit 76 is a display unit that performs display corresponding to a game state such as a specific game state described later, and includes, for example, one lamp and one 7-segment LED. For example, when the probability is changing, the lamp is turned on, flashed when entering easily, and turned off when in normal state to notify each gaming state. The number of unit games (number of rounds) executed in the special game is displayed. The abnormality notifying unit 77 is a display unit that notifies a part of the abnormality of the gaming machine, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of lamps, and notifies the abnormality by a lighting pattern corresponding to the type of abnormality. In addition, these display units may not be collectively arranged on the symbol display unit 120, and each display unit may be configured individually, or may be configured by appropriately dividing into a plurality of display devices. In addition, notification of a gaming state such as a specific gaming state may be performed only for a predetermined period such as a certain time after returning from a power failure.

  In the approximate center of the game area 81, an effect display device 60 is provided so that the screen is exposed from the screen frame formed by the center decoration 64, and a decorative symbol 61 linked to the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 is displayed. The change of the effect image including is displayed. Hereinafter, such display is referred to as “design variation” or “variation display”.

  The effect display device 60 is a display device that is configured by a liquid crystal display that displays the decorative symbol 61 in a variable manner in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52. The decorative symbol 61 is a symbol for visually producing the lottery determination result display indicated by the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52. The effect display device 60 displays, for example, a moving image that fluctuates a plurality of rows of symbols simulating a game of a slot machine as a decorative symbol 61 in the central area of the screen. In this embodiment, symbols composed of numbers “0” to “9” are displayed and varied in three columns, and hit or miss is indicated by three symbol combinations that are finally stopped and displayed. Each of the plurality of symbols constituting the decorative symbol 61 is composed of numbers, characters, or symbols that are decorated with colors or patterns, but the symbols or symbols that are common to all symbols for these numbers, characters, and symbols. You may comprise in the form which adds a different pattern for every and integrates them. This pattern is a pattern on which a motif related to the theme of decoration or production set for the model of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is drawn, and for example, a pattern on which a character of a person or an animal is drawn may be used. The decorative design 61 is switched according to the development of the effect between the case where the design including the design is variably displayed and the case where the design is separated and only the numbers, characters and symbols are variably displayed. It may be a configuration. In the background of the variation display of the decoration symbol 61, a moving image having a staging effect related to the theme of decoration or production set for the model of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is displayed in conjunction with the symbol variation.

  The effect display device 60 is composed of a liquid crystal display which is a high-definition dot matrix display device, but the width of the display area may be about half of the width of the game area, or a large size exceeding half. There may be. In the case of a large size, the game ball passage on the right side of the effect display device is formed with a passage width that allows one game ball to pass through. A game ball can be passed through to the left, and so-called “left-handed” can be distinguished. The effect display device 60 may be configured not only by a single display device but also by a combination of a plurality of display devices. In a plurality of cases, a display having a different size such as a combination of a main liquid crystal and a sub liquid crystal may be combined. May be installed in the vicinity of (upper ball tray, right decoration lamp, etc.). When installed in the vicinity of the launch handle, it may be configured in the form of a touch panel that allows a player to input operations. The effect display device 60 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be constituted by a display device such as an organic EL display, or may be constituted by a mechanical display means such as a drum rotation type or a display means such as an LED matrix type. .

  The effect button 109 is an operation input unit that is pressed by the player in order to input a predetermined instruction to the gaming machine according to the content of the effect, and the content of the effect is changed according to the pressing mode. The effect button 109 is provided on the front frame 102. The effect button 109 is normally stored in the front frame 102, but a rod-shaped member is attached to the back side of the effect button 109, and the rod-shaped member and the effect button 109 are arranged in a direction substantially perpendicular to the board surface. It is provided so that it can protrude. The rod-shaped member and the effect button 109 function as the lever 112 in a state of protruding outward, and the player can hold the effect button 109 and pull the lever 112 downward. This also allows the player to input a predetermined instruction to the gaming machine. The cross key 110 is an operation input means for the player to input a direction instruction to the gaming machine, and is provided on the left outer wall surface of the upper ball tray 105.

  An outline of a game method and a control flow performed in the gaming machine having the above configuration will be described. When the player rotates the launch handle 107 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 105 with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle are guided to the rail 82 one by one and launched into the game area 81. . When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 107 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 81 falls in a direction according to how it hits while hitting a plurality of game nails, a windmill, a center decoration 64 and the like. When a game ball is dropped into each of the general winning opening 33, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 20, the winning ball corresponding to the type of the winning opening is the upper ball tray 105 or lower It is paid out to the ball tray 106. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 33 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 34 is processed as an out ball. Specification that safe ball discharge is excluded from detection by the out detection device 39, or safe ball is guided to the area where the out detection device 39 is provided, and all discharge is detected by the out detection device 39. It is good. Or it is good also as a specification which does not detect the safe ball | bowl by the guidance | induction of the safe ball | bowl, and the out detection apparatus 39, and adds the detection ball | bowl number of a safe ball | bowl to the detection ball | bowl number of an out ball | bowl, and makes it the discharge ball number.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the first working port 31 or the second working port 32, the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45, and is stopped and displayed after the lapse of the variable display time determined prior to display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the first hit mode or the second hit mode, the normal electric accessory 90 is expanded based on the stop mode of the stopped symbol and the gaming state at the time of stop display. . That is, when the game state at the time of symbol stop is the normal game state and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the first hit state, the short opening of 0.1 seconds is executed as the release of the ordinary electric accessory 90. Further, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the first hit mode in the specific game state (for example, easy entry state), the normal symbol is in the second hit state in the normal state and in the specific game state (for example, easy entry state). When the stop display is made, the long opening for 6 seconds is executed as the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 90. Here, the winning probability of the normal symbol and the execution probability of the long release are set to be different depending on the gaming state. Specifically, in the open lottery in the normal state, the normal symbol is won with a probability of 1/100, and the execution probability of the short release in that case (the probability that the winning symbol of the first hit mode is selected) is 1/100 3. Execution probability of long release (probability of selecting a winning symbol in the second hit mode) is set to 2/3. Further, in the open lottery in a specific game state (for example, easy entry state), the normal symbol is won with a probability of 99/100, and the selection probability of the first win mode and the second win mode is not different from the normal game state. However, it is set so that the long opening is executed even if winning is performed in any manner. Thus, in the easy-to-enter state, the normal symbol hit probability variation function (probability variation from 1/100 to 99/100) and the open time extension function (the open time when stopped in the first hit mode is 0). .1 second to 6.0 seconds), the ease of entering the second starting port 12 is enhanced. Note that the function (long open) for extending the operation period of the ordinary electric accessory 90 may be referred to as “open extension”.

  In addition, as described above, in the normal state, the probability of the long open is higher than the short open probability, so that when the normal symbol is won, the long open is executed at a constant rate even in the normal state. . As a modification, in the normal state, on the contrary, the probability of short opening may be higher than the probability of long opening, the specifications of both may be the same, or the specification of always being short opening Good. Further, in the easy-to-enter state, it is possible to improve the ease of entering the second starting port 12 by using three functions including a function for reducing the normal symbol fluctuation time. In this case, the variation time of the normal symbol is, for example, 10 seconds in the normal state, and 2 seconds in the easy entry state. In addition, it is good also as a specification which can set the normal electric accessory 90 to expand only when the winning probability of the open lottery in the normal state is set to zero (0/100) and the open lottery is made in the easy entry state. Further, when the ordinary electric accessory 90 is expanded, this may be notified in advance, the normal symbol variation suspension may be pre-read and notified before the normal symbol variation starts, You may alert | report during a fluctuation | variation.

  As a modified example of the opening mode when the ordinary electric accessory 90 of the second start port 12 is opened long, the total opening time is increased to about 6 seconds by repeating the opening for 2 seconds longer than that for the short opening 3 times. It is good also as an aspect. Further, a plurality of combinations of opening times and opening times may be prepared and one of them may be selected. For example, in the case of releasing 2 seconds 3 times, the total opening time is the same as in the case of releasing 6 seconds once, but the former is longer than the latter when including the interval period. Therefore, especially in the configuration of the modified example in which the second starting port 12 is arranged in the right-handed direction, the former player enters the ball, assuming that the player who noticed the opening has adjusted the hitting direction to the second starting port 12 from that time. It can be said that the opportunity is long. Moreover, it may be configured such that there are a plurality of normal symbol hit types, and the opening mechanism of the spreading mechanism may be different depending on the hit types. For example, when the normal symbol is the first hit, in the normal state, 0.1 seconds is released once, in the easy entry state, the one second release is three times, and when the second hit is in the normal state Then, the 6-second opening may be performed once, and the 2-second opening may be performed twice in the easy entry state.

  On the other hand, when entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52 in the first special symbol display unit 41, the second special symbol display unit 42, and the effect display device 60. And the decorative symbol 61 are displayed in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 is stopped after the lapse of the variable display time determined prior to display. The first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 are variably displayed according to a variation pattern in which a variation mode from the variation start to the stop is determined. The decorative symbol 61 is displayed in a variable manner according to a variation effect pattern in which a variation mode from the start to the end of the variation is determined. A plurality of types of variation patterns and variation production patterns are prepared, and each has various variation times. While the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 are variably displayed according to the variation pattern, the decorative symbol 61 is variably displayed according to the variation effect pattern having the same variation time. In the variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 occurs when the variation display time elapses. Stopped. Hereinafter, while showing the variation display of the decoration design 61 displayed according to a variation production pattern, a variation production pattern is demonstrated easily. Details of the method for determining the variation pattern and the variation effect pattern will be described separately.

  As an example of the variation display of the decorative symbol 61, first, the variation is started and the symbols are varied in all three columns like the reel rotation of the slot machine. The symbol combination as is displayed. In addition, as an operation when the variation of the decorative symbol 190 is stopped, it may be controlled to stop a plurality of columns at the same time instead of one column at a time, and an effect display other than the decorative symbol may be noticed during the variable display, or in a shorter variation time. You may enable it to display a design fluctuation. Further, as an operation at the time of starting the variation of the decorative pattern 190, control is performed so as to delay the variation start of some columns in accordance with the subsequent development in the variation (such as the type of effect pattern), thereby producing an expectation. It may be.

  Next, the variation effect pattern will be briefly described. The variation effect pattern includes a normal loss effect pattern, a reach failure effect pattern, and a reach jackpot effect pattern. The normal off effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying a normal off symbol combination. The reach out effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying an out symbol combination through a reach state, which is a big win if one more symbols are arranged. The reach jackpot effect pattern is an effect pattern when displaying a jackpot symbol combination through the reach state. In particular, patterns that have a long and short variation time are included as patterns when going through the reach state. Reach patterns with a relatively short variation time are called "normal reach", and reach patterns with a long variation time are called "super reach". ". The normal loss effect pattern, the reach failure effect pattern, and the reach jackpot effect pattern include a normal pattern that is displayed in a normal state and a time-shortening pattern that is displayed in a time-short state. However, even in the normal state, if there is a second symbol variation corresponding to the entrance to the second starting port 12, there is a probability that the big hit is likely to have a probable change or the number of unit games of the special game increases. Since it can be said that the chance state is higher than the first fluctuation corresponding to the entrance to the 1 start opening 11, a chance effect pattern for displaying that it is a chance to generate a relatively advantageous big hit may be used. In the embodiment, the time reduction pattern is used in the time reduction state, but the time reduction pattern is used even in the probability variation state because the time variation is accompanied in the probability variation state. However, in the modified example, a specification using a pattern for probability variation different from that for time reduction in the probability variation state may be used. Alternatively, a specification using a common pattern may be used for the time reduction and for the probability change, or a specification for using the pattern for the probability change in the probability change state without using the time reduction pattern in particular.

  In addition, when the number of pending lottery holds becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3), the symbol variation time in the case of a loss is shortened from the usual in order to increase the game efficiency (hereinafter also referred to as “shortening variation”). Similarly, when the number of pending lottery holds is 4, in order to further increase the game efficiency, the symbol variation time in the case of losing is further shortened than in the case of the above 3 (hereinafter also referred to as “super shortened variation”). ). When the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 at the time of stop are in a stop mode showing a big hit through the above-described symbol variation, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. The game shifts to a special game, and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 20 is started. The stop mode of the decorative symbol 61 indicating the big hit is, for example, a combination mode in which three types of symbols match.

  There are two types of special games, normal special games and shortened special games, and there is a large difference in the profits of the winning balls. Usually, the special game is started by displaying an effect screen called a start demonstration time. After the start demonstration time screen is displayed, the special winning opening 20 is opened, and after the opening continues for about 30 seconds, or after nine or more game balls are dropped, the game is closed once. From such opening to closing of the big prize opening 20 is basically called a unit game, but it may be repeated a plurality of short-time opening during one unit game. After the opening / closing of the special prize opening 20 or the unit game is repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, 4 times or 16 times, the special special game is ended by displaying an effect screen called an end demonstration time. In special games, it is possible to expect more than 9 balls per unit game, and you can get enough prize balls (which are also called “outs”) for 16 unit games. Is obtained. A special game in which 16 unit games are repeated is also referred to as “16R jackpot” as appropriate, and a special game in which four unit games are repeated is also referred to as “4R jackpot” as appropriate. Although the unit game is repeated 16 times, in some of the unit games, the unit game is substantially repeated a few times by opening the grand prize opening 20 for a time shorter than usual (for example, 1.6 seconds). It is also possible to realize a normal special game (sometimes referred to as “substantial nR jackpot”) similar to the above.

  On the other hand, in the shortened special game, the start demonstration time and the end demonstration time are short or almost none (such as 0.1 second), and the grand prize opening 20 is opened for 1.6 seconds in one unit game. This unit game is repeated twice to complete the shortened special game. In a shortened special game, the opening of the grand prize opening 20 is repeated only twice for a very short time, so it is almost impossible to enter the big prize opening 20 and the special game is substantially equal to zero. is there. A special game in which two unit games are repeated is also referred to as “2R jackpot” as appropriate. Although the number of unit games is the same as that of the normal special game, it is also possible to realize a shortened special game by opening the special winning opening 20 for a shorter time than usual in all unit games.

  In addition, when the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 and the decorative symbol 61 at the time of the stop are in a predetermined small hit state through the above-described symbol variation, the small hit game constituted by one unit game. And the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 20 is executed. In one unit game constituting a small hit game, the big prize opening 20 is opened for about 1.6 seconds, and the appearance is similar to 2R big hit in appearance.

  When a special game occurs and the winning stop symbol at that time is in a specific mode (for example, “777”), after the end of the special game, probability change that is one of the specific games is further started. During the probability change, the winning lottery with a higher probability of winning than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game can be generated relatively early. It should be noted that the determination result of the winning / losing lottery may be a latent probability change state in which the specific big hit, that is, the big hit with probability change, is not clearly indicated on the appearance, and is not explicitly notified as a decorative symbol or production content. In this case, even if the probability change is in progress, the effect display device 60 does not clearly indicate whether it is a probability change or a non-probability change. In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it may be clearly indicated on the effect display device 60 whether the change is probable or non-probable.

  In the normal game after the end of the special game, the easy entry state, which is one of the specific game states, is started. In the easy-to-enter state, the probability of winning the open lottery is increased more than usual, and the open extension is executed so that the expansion time of the ordinary electric accessory 90 is long open. Since the number of hits of normal symbols per fixed time can be increased and the ease of entering the second starting port 12 is increased, the number of entering the second starting port 12 is likely to increase. Therefore, as a result of increasing the chance of obtaining a prize ball by entering the second starting port 12, it is possible to keep playing with little or no increase in the number of balls.

  In the easy-to-enter state, as one of the specific gaming states, a so-called time reduction in which the variation time of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 is shortened compared to the normal state is further executed. The variation times of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 are returned to the original variation time after a predetermined variation number, for example, 100 variations are displayed, but reach the variation number. If a big hit occurs before, the working hours will be once ended. Since the variation time of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 is shortened in a short time, compared to the normal state where the symbol variation is performed with the normal variation time, until the big hit occurs Time can be shortened, and the ease of winning a jackpot can be relatively enhanced. In a modification, it is good also as a specification which does not implement time shortening of a special symbol in an easy-to-enter state.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 150 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The main board 200 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, in particular. The sub board 300 includes a liquid crystal unit 151, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes the display contents that are particularly effective according to the determination result by the main board 200. The back set mechanism 152 includes a prize ball tank 153, a flow path for prize balls, a payout device 154 for delivering prize balls. The payout device 154 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 153 to the upper ball tray 105 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 155 controls the payout operation by the payout device 154. The launching device 156 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 105 to the game area 81 one by one. The launch control board 157 controls the launch operation of the launch device 156. The power supply board 158 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 100. A performance display unit 159 is provided on the substrate of the main substrate 200. The performance display unit 159 is configured by four 7-segment LEDs that display, for example, a 4-digit number for the ratio of the total number of winning balls to the total number of fired balls, which is the sum of safe balls and out balls.

  A setting change device 170 is provided on the main substrate 200. The setting change device 170 is a device for changing the setting to one of a plurality of settings (also referred to as game settings) corresponding to a plurality of game specifications. As game settings, for example, six levels of settings (settings 1 to 6) are prepared, and the probability of winning a big hit can be varied according to the game settings. Specifically, the game specifications that are more advantageous to the player can be achieved as the numerical value of setting 1 to setting 6 is larger. When the jackpot probabilities from setting 1 to setting 6 are M1 to M6, M1 ≦ M2 ≦ M3 The jackpot probability of each setting can be determined so that ≦ M4 ≦ M5 ≦ M6. It is not essential to assign different jackpot probabilities to different game settings, and the jackpot probabilities may be the same between different game settings. For example, the same jackpot probability may be assigned to all game settings from setting 1 to setting 6.

  The setting change device 170 includes a setting key cylinder 171 for inserting a setting key possessed by an employee of the game store, a setting change button 172 for changing the setting to one of a plurality of game settings, and a set setting value. A setting display unit 173 that lights up and a setting memory that stores the set value that has been set are included. The setting key cylinder 171 is a turn key type switch for shifting to a state in which the setting can be changed (hereinafter referred to as “setting change state”) or a state in which the setting can be confirmed (hereinafter referred to as “setting confirmation state”). First, when the power switch 150 is turned off, the setting key is inserted into the setting key cylinder 171 and the setting key is turned to turn it on, and then the power switch 150 is turned on, the state changes to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In order to shift to the setting change state, the power switch 150 is turned on while pressing down the RAM clear switch (sometimes referred to as “RWM clear switch”). On the other hand, to shift to the setting confirmation state, the power switch 150 is turned on without pressing the RAM clear switch.

  When transitioning to the setting change state, a number “1” indicating setting 1 is displayed as an initial value of the game setting on the setting display unit 173, and the setting can be changed by pressing the setting change button 172. The setting display unit 173 is configured by a 7-segment LED that displays a one-digit number. Each time the setting change button 172 is pressed once, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 173 is changed in order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 →. When the setting key inserted into the setting key cylinder 171 is changed back to the original state after changing the setting, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 173 at that time is stored in the setting memory, and the setting change is confirmed. The game is ready for play. On the other hand, when transitioning to the setting confirmation state, the setting value stored in the setting memory is displayed on the setting display unit 173. In the setting confirmation state, even if the setting change button 172 is pressed, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 173 is not switched, and the setting cannot be changed. After that, when the setting key inserted into the setting key cylinder 171 is returned to the original state and turned off, the game becomes possible. Note that when the setting key is turned off so that the game can be played, the setting display unit 173 is turned off, and the current set value cannot be visually recognized.

  The setting change button 172 may also be used as a RAM clear switch. In this case, if the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is pressed while the setting key is not turned (setting key OFF state), the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, if the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is pressed while the setting key is turned (setting key ON state), the state shifts to the setting change state as the RAM is cleared. If the RAM clear switch is not pressed and the power is turned on in the setting key off state, the power is restored without the RAM being cleared. On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not pressed and the power is turned on in the setting key ON state, the state shifts to the setting confirmation state. The setting display unit 173 may also be used as the performance display unit 159. In this case, the dual-purpose display unit may function as the performance display unit 159 in the game-enabled state, and may function as the setting display unit 173 in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, the setting change device 170 may not be provided, and the game setting may not be changed.

<Functional block>
FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Hereinafter, functions realized by using each configuration will be described. In this specification, for example, the main configuration such as the main substrate 200, the dispensing control substrate 155, the launch control substrate 157, etc. In some cases, the terms are already used as they are for the sake of convenience.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a power supply board 158 that generates power used in the gaming machine based on an AC power supply (AC24V or the like) supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and a main control device that controls the basic operation of the game and the progress of the game. Main board 200, a payout control board 155 as a frame control device for controlling award ball payout, a firing control board 157 for controlling the launch of a game ball to the game area, and control operations and processes The sub-board 300 as a sub-control device is configured to share functions.

  The main board 200 includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a large winning port 20, a first operating port 31, a second operating port 32, a general winning port group (a first general winning port 33a, a second general winning port). Port 33 b), out port 34, symbol display unit 120, and external information output terminal 160, and various control signals are transmitted to and received from each. The payout control board 155 is electrically connected to the main board 200, the launch control board 157, and the payout device 154. The payout control board 155 indirectly sends the launch control board 157 by sending a firing permission signal to the launch control board 157 based on a prize ball payout sent from the main board 200, a signal indicating the control state of the main board 200, and the like. And the payout of the prize ball by the payout device 154 is controlled. The payout device 154 includes a payout motor 166 and a ball counting sensor 167. The firing control board 157 is electrically connected to the payout control board 155, the launching apparatus 156, and the ball feeding apparatus 164. The device 156 is controlled to fire a game ball. The sub board 300 is electrically connected to the effect display device 60, the movable accessory 66 (drive motor 67, position detection sensor 68), the speaker 108, the effect input operation device 115 (the effect button 109, the cross key 110), and the decoration lamp 111. And transmit / receive various control signals to / from each other.

  Data transmission / reception between the main board 200 and the sub board 300 is performed in one direction from the main board 200 to the sub board 300. Arranged on the sub-board 300. Since the unidirectionality of data transmission from the main board 200 to the sub board 300 is maintained, data cannot be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub board 300 to the configuration included in the main board 200. It cannot be requested. Therefore, the sub board 300 cannot refer to the information unless the information generated by the main board 200 is transmitted. Bidirectional data transmission / reception is performed between the main board 200 and the payout control board 155 and between the payout control board 155 and the launch control board 157. However, as in the case between the main board 200 and the sub board 300, a configuration in which data is transmitted and received in one direction from the main board 200 to the payout control board 155, or in one direction from the payout control board 155 to the launch control board 157. You may make it the structure set as data transmission / reception.

  Note that the functional blocks included in the main board 200, the payout control board 155, the launch control board 157, and the sub board 300 described below are merely examples, and as a modification, some functional blocks may be placed on other boards. It may be mounted. For example, the functional block included in the main board 200 may be configured to be mounted on the sub-board 300, or the functional block included in the launch control board 157 may be configured to be mounted on the payout control board 155. Good. Further, for example, a part of the functional blocks included in the main board 200 may be configured to be mounted on the main board 200, or a part of the functional blocks may be configured such that the remaining part is mounted on the dispensing control board 155. May be divided into a plurality of substrates to constitute one functional block as a whole.

<Main board 200>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main board 200. The main board 200 includes a ball entry determination unit 201, a performance display unit 159, a random number generation unit 202, a first lottery unit 211, a second lottery unit 212, a preliminary determination unit 235, a general drawing lottery unit 213, a hold control unit 240, a main Display control means 250, special game control means 260, small hit game control means 265, specific game control means 270, opening / closing control means 275, special figure adjustment means 276, main initial process execution means 280, main power interruption process execution means 282, Main error detection means 284, setting change means 286, setting confirmation means 287, and command communication means 205 are provided.

<Entrance determination unit 201>
The entry determination unit 201 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 201 determines that the game ball has won the first start port 11, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start port 12. to decide. The winning determination means 201 determines that the game ball has won the big winning opening 20 when receiving the big winning opening information, and determines that the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 33 when receiving the general winning information. When receiving the passage information, the entry determining unit 201 determines that the game ball has passed through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32. Upon receiving the discharge information, the entry determining unit 201 determines that the game ball has passed through the out port 34. The entry determination unit 201 calculates the ratio of the total number of winning balls to the total number of fired balls, which is the sum of safe balls and out balls, and displays the calculated number on the performance display unit 159. The entry determining means 201 is “the number of payout balls” ÷ “the number of outballs” × 100 when the probability of a big hit is a normal probability state and a normal entry state (a low and low state that is a so-called low probability and low entry). Is displayed on the performance display unit 159. Therefore, the performance display unit 159 displays the base in the low base state.

<Random number generator 202>
The random number generation unit 202 generates random numbers to be used for various determinations in the first lottery unit 211, the second lottery unit 212, and the ordinary drawing lottery unit 213. Specifically, the random number generation unit 202 uses “0” to “65535” as a random number (also referred to as “winning lottery value”) used in the lottery lottery performed by the first hit / failure determination unit 221 and the second hit / failure determination unit 222. A random number in the range is generated by a predetermined means. Further, the random number generation unit 202 uses “0” to “255” as random numbers (also referred to as “symbol determination lottery values”) used in symbol determination (symbol lottery) by the first symbol determination unit 226 and the second symbol determination unit 227. Random numbers in the range up to are generated by a predetermined means. Further, the random number generation unit 202 uses “0” to “255” as random numbers (also referred to as “variation pattern determination lottery values”) used in the determination of the variation pattern by the first variation pattern determination unit 231 and the second variation pattern determination unit 232. ”Is generated by a predetermined means. The random number generation unit 202 generates a random number in the range from “0” to “99” as a random number used in the success / failure lottery by the normal lottery unit 213 by a predetermined unit. Further, the random number generation means 202 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “2” by a predetermined means as a random number used when determining the normal symbol. The “random number” here is a pseudo-random number such as a physical random number generated by a random number generation circuit or a true random number in a mathematical sense, a random number using a 16-bit counter, or a software random number using a random number generation algorithm. But you can. Alternatively, a random number generated by combining a hardware random number and a software random number may be used. The random numbers acquired by the first lottery means 211 and the second lottery means 212 may be random numbers generated by the same generating means, or may be random numbers generated by different generating means. .

<Normal drawing lottery means 213>
When the game ball passes through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32, the regular symbol lottery unit 213 generates a random number used for the lottery determination of the normal symbol and the random number used for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol. A lottery is executed after obtaining from 202. The normal symbol lottery means 213 determines a normal symbol determination table (not shown) that is referred to for determining whether or not a normal symbol is appropriate, and a normal symbol determination that is referred to when a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 is determined. Hold the table. The normal symbol success / failure determination table defines the correspondence between the lottery value for the success / failure lottery and the win, and the normal symbol determination table defines the correspondence between the lottery value for determining the stop symbol and the normal symbol. Based on the winning probability and the selection probability of the symbol, whether the normal symbol is successful or not and the stop symbol are determined. The normal symbol lottery means 213 determines the normal symbol stop symbol with reference to the normal symbol determination table when the lottery value for whether or not the normal symbol is true / false corresponds, and the lottery value for the normal symbol is determined. When it falls out, the mode of 1 out symbol is always determined. When the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is true and the normal symbol stops at a predetermined symbol (first hit mode or second hit mode), the opening / closing control means 275 described later determines the stop symbol mode and the gaming state. Accordingly, the ordinary electric accessory 90 in the second start port 12 is expanded. The expansion time is 0.1 second when short opening and 6 seconds when long opening. The lottery value of the normal symbol is temporarily held by the holding control means 240 described later. However, the lottery value is held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 240 is not exceeded.

<First lottery means 211 and second lottery means 212>
The first lottery means 211 functions as a function for executing the first lottery relating to the first game. The first lottery value acquiring means 216, the first winning / failure determining means 221, the first symbol determining means 226, and the first variation pattern determining. The means 231 is included, and the first winning / losing lottery is executed as the winning / losing lottery corresponding to the entry into the first starting port 11. Based on the various lottery results by the first lottery means 211, the main display control means 250 displays the first special symbol 51 in the first special symbol display section 41 in a variable manner. In addition, based on the information transmitted from the command communication means 205, the decorative symbol 61 is displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the effect display device 60. The second lottery means 212 includes a second lottery value acquisition means 217, a second win / fail determination means 222, a second symbol determination means 227, and a second variation pattern determination means 232, and corresponds to entering the second starting port 12 The second winning / losing lottery is executed as the winning / losing lottery to be performed. Based on the various lottery results obtained by the second lottery means 212, the main display control means 250 displays the variation of the second special symbol 52 in the second special symbol display section 42. In addition, based on the information transmitted from the command communication means 205, the decorative symbol 61 is displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the effect display device 60.

<First lottery value acquisition means 216 and second lottery value acquisition means 217>
The first lottery value acquisition unit 216 acquires random numbers for various lotteries and determinations by the first lottery unit 211 from the random number generation unit 202 when the first start port 11 is entered. Specifically, the first winning / notifying lottery value for determining whether or not the first winning / notifying unit 221 is determined, the first symbol lottery value for determining the stop state of the first special symbol 51 by the first symbol determining unit 226, and the first variation pattern. The first pattern lottery value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol 51 by the determination unit 231 is acquired from the corresponding random number generation unit. The second lottery value acquisition unit 217 acquires, from the random number generation unit 202, random numbers for various lotteries and determinations by the second lottery unit 212 when the second starting port 12 is entered. Specifically, the second winning / notifying lottery value for determining whether or not the second winning / notifying unit 222 is determined, the second symbol lottery value for determining the stop state of the second special symbol 52 by the second symbol determining unit 227, and the second variation pattern. The second pattern lottery value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol 52 by the determination unit 232 is acquired from the corresponding random number generation unit.

  The first winning / failing determining means 221 executes the determining whether or not to shift to the special game based on the first winning / failing lottery value. The second winning / failing determining means 222 executes a determination of whether or not to shift to the special game based on the second winning / failing lottery value. More specifically, in the determination of success / failure, “big hit” indicating a shift to a special game, “small hit” indicating a shift to a small hit game, and indicating that a transition to a special game and a small hit game is not performed. It is determined whether it falls under “off”. The first success / failure determination unit 221 and the second success / failure determination unit 222 hold a success / failure determination table referred to in the determination of success / failure. In addition, in order to distinguish the success / failure determination that is performed when starting the symbol variation from the advance / failure determination described later, it is also referred to as “a determination of the main / failure determination as appropriate”. In this specification, when “table” or “selection criterion” is used, the correspondence between a first parameter such as a lottery value and a second parameter such as a value indicating an option is strictly defined in a table structure. In addition to referring to data, such a correspondence relationship widely includes a case where a program structure for deriving the second parameter from the first parameter is realized. Including these, it is referred to as a “selection criterion” as a concept substantially synonymous with “table”. In addition, when a table structure is used, a selection criterion that is substantially one type may be configured by a combination of a plurality of structurally subdivided tables. Indicates the number of substantive types of tables, not the number of subdivided tables.

  The first success / failure determination unit 221 and the second success / failure determination unit 222 hold a table corresponding to each determination of success / failure as the determination result determination table referred to in the determination of success / failure. Specifically, whether or not to determine whether or not the first determination is made by the first determination unit 221 (also referred to as “first determination table”) and whether or not to determine whether or not the second determination unit 222 determines whether the result is “second”. A table to be referred to is selected according to the determination of validity. In the plurality of success / failure determination tables, determination results of big hits, small hits and misses, and winner / lottery values are associated with each other, and the success / failure probabilities are determined according to the associated jackpot range settings. In addition, a plurality of types of success / failure determination tables corresponding to a plurality of game settings are prepared. For example, for each of the game settings from setting 1 to setting 6, the success / failure determination table in which the correspondence relationship between the success / failure lottery value and the determination result is different. Is prepared. In addition, when the probability of big hit, small hit, and loss is the same among a plurality of game settings, a success / failure determination table that is common to the plurality of game settings may be prepared.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the success / failure determination table. This figure shows the success / failure determination table corresponding to a specific game setting, and shows the success / failure determination table corresponding to setting 6. The success / failure determination table in this figure associates determination results of big hits, small hits and misses, and winning / failing lottery values. Depending on the respective range settings, the hit / failure probabilities of big hits and small hits are determined. Is determined. As the main determination, the first determination unit 221 and the second determination unit 222 refer to the determination table in FIG. In both of the first winning / failing lottery performed by the first winning / failing determining means 221 and the second winning / notifying lottery performed by the second winning / failing determining means 222, a big hit is made only when the winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 299 at normal times. At the time of certainty change, the range of the big hit is expanded, and not only when the success / failure lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 299, but also when the lottery falls within the range of 300 to 2999. Thus, the range corresponding to the big hit changes according to the gaming state. In this figure, the single hit / fail judgment table shows the jackpot range for both normal time and probability change, but the success / fail judgment table may be prepared separately for normal time and for probability change. It may be prepared separately for the 1-win / lotter lottery and the second-win / win lottery.

  In this embodiment, even if the winning / losing lottery value does not correspond to the big hit range, if it falls within the predetermined range, it is a small hit. In the example of this figure, when the winning / losing lottery value acquired by the first winning / failing determining means 221 falls within the range of 56500 to 65535, the winning lottery value acquired by the second winning / failing determining means 222 is 64000 to 65535. If it falls within the range, it will be a small hit. In other words, the first hit / lotter lottery has a wider range corresponding to the jackpot than the second hit / lottery lottery, and the jackpot is likely to occur. In this way, if it does not correspond to the big hit, it is all “out”, but in the example in this figure, the winning lottery value range when it does not correspond to the small hit out of the cases where it does not correspond to the big hit Is expressed as “displacement”. That is, when “whether” is considered from the viewpoint of “whether or not it is a big hit”, “small hit” may be included in the broad “out” in the sense of “not a big hit”. In addition, when “win / fail” is viewed from the viewpoint of “whether or not”, “small hit” may be included in the broad “hit” together with “big hit”. In addition, although the example which implement | achieved the determination table of whether it is a big hit and the determination table of whether it is a small win in the figure in the form of a single winning / nothing determination table was shown in this figure, each may be implement | achieved as a separate table. Good. The “small hit” may be provided only in one of the first game and the second game, or may not be provided in any game. In that case, the value corresponding to the small hit is not set in the corresponding determination table.

  FIG. 6 schematically shows the range setting of the winning / failing lottery value for each set value. This figure (a) shows the correspondence of the 1st success / failure lottery value which the 1st success / failure determination means 221 acquires, and a success / failure determination result. This figure (b) shows the correspondence of the 2nd success / failure lottery value which the 2nd success / failure determination means 222 acquires, and a success / failure determination result. The range of the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value that is a big hit at the normal time and the probability change is 0 to 294 if the setting value is “1”, 0 to 295 if the setting value is “2”, and the setting value “ 3 is 0-296, setting value “4” is 0-297, setting value “5” is 0-298, and setting value “6” is 0-299. Therefore, as the set value increases, the range of the success / failure lottery value that is a big hit at normal time increases, and the probability of a big hit at normal time is increased. In addition, the range of the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value, which is a big hit only at the time of probability change (that is, out of normal), is 295 to 2949 if the setting value is “1”, and the setting value is “2” 296 to 2959, 297 to 2969 if the setting value is “3”, 298 to 2979 if the setting value is “4”, 299 to 2989 if the setting value is “5”, and if the setting value is “6”, 300-2999. Therefore, the larger the set value, the larger the range of the lottery value that is a big hit at the time of probability change, and the probability of a big hit at the time of probability change is also increased. Note that the range of the success / failure lottery value is determined so that the ratio of the normal-time big hit probability that becomes a big hit at the normal time and the probability change big hit probability that becomes a big hit at the time of probability change is constant regardless of the set value. In this figure, the range of the success / failure lottery value is determined so that the probability change big hit probability is 10 times the normal time big hit probability, and is common to all setting values “1” to “6”. . In addition, the range of the winning / losing lottery value is determined so that the probability of winning a small hit is constant regardless of the set value. In all the set values “1” to “6”, a small hit is obtained when the range of the first success / failure lottery value corresponds to 56500 to 65535, and a small amount is obtained when the range of the second success / failure lottery value corresponds to 64000 to 65535. It will be a hit. The range of the winning / losing lottery value outside the range of the big hit or the small hit is “out”. In this figure, the jackpot probability is different for each set value. However, the correspondence relationship between the lottery value and the determination result may be determined so that the jackpot probability is the same between different set values.

<First symbol determining means 226 and second symbol determining means 227>
Returning to FIG. 4, the first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 determine the stop symbol at the start of symbol variation based on the symbol lottery value acquired from the random number generation unit 202 and the result of the determination. . The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 hold a plurality of symbol determination tables that are referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol. More specifically, the first symbol determination means 226 holds a plurality of symbol determination tables corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure by the first success / failure determination means 221, and the second symbol determination means 227 is determined by the second success / failure determination means 222. A plurality of symbol determination tables corresponding to the determination results are held. The first success / failure determination means 221 holds a first symbol determination table for big hits referenced at the time of big hit, a first symbol determination table for small hits referenced at the time of small hit, and a first symbol determination table at release when referred to at the time of release. The second success / failure determination means 222 holds a big-hit second symbol determination table that is referred to at the time of big hit, a second-hit symbol determination table that is referred to at the time of small-hit, and a second-time symbol determination table that is referred to when it is off. The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 select a symbol determination table to be referred to according to the result of the determination. In addition, in order to distinguish the symbol determination performed when starting symbol fluctuation | variation from the prior symbol determination mentioned later, it is also called the "symbol determination as this determination" suitably.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a symbol determination table. FIG. 7A is a table that is referred to when the determination result is a big hit, FIG. 7B is a table that is referred to when the determination result is wrong, and FIG. This table is referred to when the determination result is a small hit. The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 refer to the symbol determination table of this diagram in the symbol determination as the main determination. Each symbol determination table defines a correspondence relationship between the numbers “0” to “10” indicating the types of special symbols and the first symbol lottery value or the second symbol lottery value. The types of special symbols are associated with the big hit, small hit, and unsuccessful determination results, with “0” to “4” corresponding to the big hit, “5” to “9” corresponding to the big hit, “10” corresponds to a loss. Each type is assigned a plurality of special symbols, that is, a plurality of symbols that are generally meaningless and formed by a combination of segments.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, special symbol types “0” to “4” are associated with the presence or absence of a probability change after the big hit and the big hit. Specifically, the type “0” indicates a 16R jackpot with a certain change as a specific jackpot. The first symbol lottery value is associated with “0 to 99”, and the second symbol lottery value is “0”. 144 ". The type “1” indicates a 4R big hit (or “per real 4R”) with certainty as a specific big hit, and is associated with “100 to 149” in the case of the first symbol lottery value, and in the case of the second symbol lottery value. Corresponding to “145-149”. The type “2” indicates a 2R jackpot with certainty, and both the first symbol lottery value and the second symbol lottery value are associated with “150 to 189” and the type “2”. The type “3” indicates a 16R big hit that is not accompanied by a probability change as a normal big hit, and the type “3” is associated with “150 to 189” for both the first symbol lottery value and the second symbol lottery value. The type “4” indicates a 4R big hit that is not accompanied by a probability change as a normal big hit, and the type “4” is associated with “230 to 255” for both the first symbol lottery value and the second symbol lottery value. As described above, the selection probability for each jackpot type (that is, the contents of the jackpot and the subsequent presence / absence of probability fluctuation) is determined by the size of the symbol lottery value range.

  In addition, it is also possible to provide more special symbol types. In that case, it is configured so that one jackpot type is determined corresponding to a plurality of special symbol types. It is possible to set a small number of types. Alternatively, it is possible to subdivide into more jackpot types corresponding to the increased symbol types. Furthermore, it is also possible to provide different symbol types for the first lottery and the second lottery. In this case, one big hit type is determined so as to correspond to the special symbol type selected at the time of the first lottery and the special symbol type selected at the time of the second lottery. However, it is desirable that the first lottery and the second lottery are set so that the probability variation rate is the same.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the type “10” is associated with the entire range of symbol lottery values in the case where the determination result is wrong. Therefore, it is always determined that the same special symbol is stopped and displayed in the case of detachment. It is also possible to provide a plurality of special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the case of detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, special symbol types “5” to “9” are associated with small hits. The type “5” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “0-49”, and the type “6” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “50-99”. The type “7” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “100 to 149”, the type “8” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “150 to 199”, and the type “9” is the symbol lottery value range. Corresponding to “200 to 255”.

  In the present embodiment, in order to save the storage area in the main board 200, the table of FIG. 7 is also referred to as the prior symbol determination table in the prior symbol determination. The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 indicate that the value of “0” to “10” indicating the type of the special symbol as the result of the prior symbol determination is the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery. It is transmitted to the effect determining means 303 together with the indicated value and the number of holds. In addition, as a prior symbol determination table, a table that can be further subdivided and can be subjected to complicated determination, or a table that simplifies the determination range of jackpot symbols for executing similar special games may be used. . In addition, when symbols are uniformly determined at the time of detachment as in this embodiment, a specific symbol can be selected without referring to the acquired symbol lottery value and without preparing a symbol determination table for detachment. You may decide.

<First Variation Pattern Determination Unit 231 and Second Variation Pattern Determination Unit 232>
Returning to FIG. 4, the first variation pattern determination unit 231 acquires from the random number generation unit 202 the variation pattern in which the display process of the symbol variation to be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 41 and the effect display device 60 is determined. It is determined from a plurality of variation patterns based on one pattern lottery value. The second variation pattern determining means 232 uses, as the second pattern lottery value acquired from the random number generating means 202, a variation pattern in which the display process of the symbol variation to be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42 and the effect display device 60 is determined. Based on a plurality of variation patterns based on this. The first variation pattern determining means 231 and the second variation pattern determining means 232 each determine a variation pattern of the symbol variation with reference to the variation pattern table when starting the symbol variation. In addition, the first variation pattern determination unit 231 and the second variation pattern determination unit 232 execute a prior pattern determination as to which variation pattern range the pattern lottery value corresponds to. The first variation pattern determining means 231, the second variation pattern determining means 232, and the control means of the main board 200 are provided with a variation pattern table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern when the variation start condition is satisfied, Each of the prior pattern determination tables used for generating information for determining the execution of the pre-read process at the time of entering the ball is held or shared. In the variation pattern, a variation time from a variation start to a stop when the special symbol is variably displayed is determined, and has various variation times depending on the type. In other words, for each variation pattern for which the display process of the symbol variation is determined, the variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the special symbol is displayed when the variation display time elapses. Fluctuations are stopped. It should be noted that the variation pattern determination executed when starting the symbol variation is also referred to as “variation pattern determination as the main determination” as appropriate in order to distinguish it from the prior pattern determination. In addition, in order to contribute to selection of a variation effect pattern of a decorative design, which will be described later, there may be a case where the variation pattern is defined as a different type with the same variation time.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the variation pattern table. The first variation pattern determining means 231 and the second variation pattern determining means 232 refer to the table of FIG. 10A in the normal state and refer to the table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, if the result of the determination is not normal in the normal state, if the pattern lottery value is 0 to 4, “super 1” that is the super reach of the pattern range number “0” is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 5 to 9, “super 2” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “1” is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 10 to 19, “normal 1” which is the normal reach of the pattern range number “2” is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 20 to 29, “normal” which is the normal reach of the pattern range number “3” is selected. 2 ”is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 30 to 255, the pattern range number “4” “no reach” is selected. As “out of reach”, a different variation pattern is selected depending on the number of holds, a change pattern of 10 seconds when the number of holds is 0 to 2, a change pattern of 7 seconds when the number of holds is 3, and the number of holds When is 4, a 4-second variation pattern is selected.

  In this figure, an example of mainly classifying into five types according to variation time will be described. However, a plurality of variation effect patterns are prepared for each variation pattern in the sub-substrate 300, and several tens of variation effect patterns are formed as a whole. Is equivalent to the lottery value range of each classification.

  The range of pattern lottery values assigned to “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach” is also different depending on the number of holds. When the number of holds is 0, 1 as shown in this figure (a), the lottery value range of “Normal 1” and “Normal 2” becomes narrower as the number of holds increases, and the lottery value of “no reach” The range becomes wider. The smaller the number of reserves, the wider the lottery value range of variation patterns with relatively long variation times, and the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time will be selected increases. For this reason, the smaller the number of holds, the longer the average fluctuation time, and the larger the number of holds, the shorter the average fluctuation time. By using a variation pattern table in which the correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern is different for each number of reservations, it is possible to realize control that makes it easy to select a variation pattern having a long variation time when the number of reservations decreases.

  In the normal state, if the result of the determination is 4R big hit or 16R big hit, if the pattern lottery value is 0 to 123, “Super 1” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “5” is selected, and the pattern lottery value is If it is 124 to 248, “super 2” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “6” is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 249 to 252, “normal 1” that is the normal reach of the pattern range number “7” is selected, and if the pattern lottery value is 253 to 255, the normal reach of the pattern range number “8” is “normal”. 2 ”is selected.

  In the normal state, when the result of the determination is 2R big hit or small hit, if the pattern lottery value is 0 to 122, “Super 3” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “9” is selected, and the pattern lottery value is If it is 123 to 255, “normal 3” that is the normal reach of the pattern range number “10” is selected.

  When the first variation pattern determination unit 231 and the second variation pattern determination unit 232 transmit the predetermination result to the effect determination unit 303 as a so-called prefetching result, the pattern range number value (0 to 10) is set to the first determination result. It is transmitted together with a value indicating whether it is a lottery or a second win / fail lottery or the number of holdings. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, it is illustrated that there is a table for each success / failure determination result in the prior pattern determination, but the random number value is approximately equal to one using the prior pattern determination table regardless of the determination result. Only the information regarding which range is located may be derived, and the control means side of the sub-board 300 may be controlled so as to determine what variation is to be executed together with the prior determination result.

  In the variation pattern table of FIG. 8B referred to in the time reduction state, the pattern lottery value is assigned to the variation pattern for time reduction. However, the correspondence relationship between the range of the pattern lottery value and the variation time is the same as that in FIG. “Reach without reach reduction” is a variation pattern with a relatively short variation time that is associated with the same lottery value range and pattern range number as “reach without reach” in FIG. “Reach without reach reduction” also selects a different fluctuation pattern depending on the number of holdings, a fluctuation pattern of 10 seconds when the holding number is 0 or 1, and a fluctuation pattern of 1 second when the holding number is 2 to 4. Are selected. The first variation pattern determination unit 231 and the second variation pattern determination unit 232 may refer to different variation pattern tables, or may refer to different variation pattern tables depending on the gaming state. For example, in a gaming machine in which the second lottery is set to be more advantageous than the first lottery, and the second lottery is processed in preference to the first lottery, the second lottery is in spite of the ease of entering due to the short time. The situation where the second lottery hold is exhausted and the first lottery is continuously executed is not preferable for the player. Therefore, in the first lottery variation in the easy entry state, a variation pattern table is selected in which a variation pattern for a long time (for example, 10 seconds) that does not shorten the variation time is uniformly selected regardless of the number of holds. It is good as well.

<Hold control unit 240>
Returning to FIG. 4, the hold control means 240 includes special figure hold means 241 and general figure hold means 242. The special figure holding means 241 changes the symbol corresponding to the first success / failure lottery value or the second success / failure lottery value acquired before the first success / failure lottery value or the second success / failure lottery value. Is displayed, the start of the symbol variation corresponding to the newly acquired first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is suspended, and the corresponding winning / losing lottery value is stored until the corresponding symbol variation display starts. Here, for each of the first special symbols, the upper limit is 4 pieces, the first winning / losing lottery value, the first symbol lottery value, and the first pattern lottery value are stored. The second winning / losing lottery value, the second symbol lottery value, and the second pattern lottery value are stored. The general map holding means 242 stores the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 213 as a holding ball. These numbers of holdings are represented by the number of lighting or blinking numbers of the first special figure hold display part 71, the second special figure hold display part 72, and the general figure hold display part 75, respectively. The number of holds by the special figure holding means 241 is also displayed on the effect display device 60.

  The lottery value of the second winning / losing lottery held in the special figure holding means 241 is digested preferentially over the lottery value of the first winning / failing lottery, and the symbol variation is displayed. For this reason, even if the lottery value for the big win is held as the first winning lottery, as long as the lottery value is held as the second winning lottery, the symbol variation corresponding to the big winning lottery value of the first winning lottery is not displayed. Therefore, even if there is a big hit hold as the first winning / losing lottery, there is a possibility that a plurality of consecutive big hits can be obtained by continuing to hit until the big hit holding is entered as the second winning / losing lottery.

<Main display control means 250>
The main display control means 250 includes first special figure control means 251, second special figure control means 252, and universal figure control means 254. The first special symbol control means 251 displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol 51 on the first special symbol display unit 41 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern determined in accordance with the determination result of the first winning / losing lottery by the first lottery means 211. Let The first special symbol control means 251 sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery completed before that has ended. The second special symbol control means 252 displays the variation of the second special symbol 52 on the second special symbol display unit 42 according to the variation pattern determined in accordance with the determination result of the second winning / losing lottery by the second lottery means 212. Let The second special symbol control means 252 also sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery performed before that ends.

  The 1st special figure control means 251 reserves the start of the symbol fluctuation display corresponding to the 1st success / failure lottery when the special lottery means 241 stores the success / failure lottery value of the second success / failure lottery. On the other hand, the second special figure control means 252 starts the symbol fluctuation display corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery regardless of whether or not the special winning / holding lottery value is stored by the special figure holding means 241. Thereby, when the lottery value is suspended in both the first winning / losing lottery and the second winning / losing lottery, the lottery value suspended in the second winning / losing lottery is preferentially read and the symbol variation is displayed. In such a case, the lottery value held in the first winning / losing lottery is not read until the number of holdings in the second winning / losing lottery becomes zero, and the symbol variation thereof does not start.

  The first special figure control means 251 and the second special figure control means 252 are changed by the command communication means 205 described later at the timing when the variable display of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is started and stopped. The start command and the change stop command are transmitted to the effect determining means 303 (sub main). When transmitting the variation start command, the determination result or determination result determined as the main determination, a value indicating each of the stop symbol and the variation pattern, and a value indicating whether the first determination result determination lottery or the second determination result determination lottery It is transmitted to the effect determining means 303 together with the change start command. When transmitting the variation stop command, a value indicating the stop symbol is transmitted to the effect determination means 303 together with the variation stop command. Further, the effect determining means 303 (sub-main) transmits a change start command, a change stop command, etc. to the effect control means 304 in order to control the change display of decorative symbols by the effect control means 304 (sub-sub). Thereby, the variable display by the main display control means 250 and the effect control means 304 (sub-sub) is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 254 displays the lottery determination result by the normal symbol lottery means 213 on the normal symbol display unit 45 as a normal symbol variation display.

<Special drawing adjustment means 276>
The special figure adjusting means 276 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is variably displayed. The special figure adjusting means 276 has a second special symbol based on the ball entering the second start port 12 regardless of the order of the game balls having entered the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The change display of 52 is prioritized over the change display of the first special symbol 51 based on the entrance to the first start port 11. For example, when both the first winner / lottery value and the second winner / lottery value are held, the second winner / lottery value is always preferentially digested, and the second special symbol 52 is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

  The special figure adjusting means 276 in the modified example displays the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 51 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 52 in accordance with the order of entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Alternatively, the display may be selectively changed. For example, when a ball is entered in the order of the first start port 11, the first start port 11, and the second start port 12, the display is changed in the order of the first special symbol 51, the first special symbol 51, and the second special symbol 52. Is done. In this case, the special figure adjusting means 276 monitors the hold control means 240 and stores the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values. Which special symbol should be changed is determined in accordance with the order of entry of the game balls, that is, the hold order of the success / failure lottery values in the hold control means 240, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change visually.

  The special figure adjusting means 276 in another modification may display the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 51 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 52 in a predetermined digestion order regardless of the entering order. Good. For example, priority may be given to alternately displaying the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 51 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 52. For example, when both the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value are held, the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Which special symbol should be changed is simply switched regardless of the order of entry of the game balls, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change sensuously.

  The special figure adjustment means 276 also waits for the start of the other variable display when one of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is stopped in the hit state. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game.

<Preliminary determination means 235>
The preliminary determination means 235 includes a first lottery preliminary determination means 236 and a second lottery preliminary determination means 237. The first lottery pre-determination means 236 includes various random numbers acquired by the first lottery value acquisition means 216 before the various determinations by the first winning / failing determination means 221, the first symbol determination means 226, and the first variation pattern determination means 231. Is used to determine in advance information related to the change before the first special symbol control means 251 starts to change the first special symbol. The second lottery pre-determination means 237 is a random number acquired by the second lottery value acquisition means 217 before the various determinations by the second winning / failing determination means 222, the second symbol determination means 227, and the second variation pattern determination means 232 are performed. Is used to determine information related to the change in advance before the second special symbol control means 252 starts to change the second special symbol.

  The first lottery pre-determination means 236 serves as a pre-determination determination table according to the first lottery means 211, such as a first pre-win / fail lottery value determination table, a first pre-design symbol lottery value determination table, and a first pre-variation pattern random value determination Hold the table. The first lottery pre-determination means 236 determines a random number group to which the first winning / losing lottery value stored in the special figure reservation means 241 belongs, using the first pre-correction / lottery value determination table. The first lottery prior determination means 236 determines a random number group to which the first symbol lottery value stored in the special figure reservation means 241 belongs, using the first preliminary symbol lottery value determination table. The first lottery prior determination unit 236 determines a random number group to which the first variation pattern lottery value stored in the special figure reservation unit 241 belongs using the first prior variation pattern determination table. These determination results are temporarily stored as prior determination results, and information relating to the prior determination results is transmitted to the sub-board 300 by a command communication unit 205 (sub-control command transmission unit 207) described later.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a prior success / failure determination table referred to in prior advance / failure determination. The first lottery preliminary determination means 236 (preliminary success / failure determination regarding the first game) refers to the first preliminary determination lottery value determination table in FIG. When “0” to “299” is set, a value “1” indicating that is set as a prior determination result. When the winning / failing lottery value is “300 to 2999”, a value of “2” indicating that is set as the pre-winning determination result. When the winning / losing lottery value is “3000 to 56499”, a value of “3” indicating that is set as a result of the pre-winning determination. In a case where the winning / failing lottery value is “56500 to 65535”, a value of “4” indicating that is set as a result of the pre-winning determination. Next, referring to the first pre-design lottery value determination table (not shown), if the first design lottery value is “0 to 99”, a value of “0” indicating that is set as the pre-design symbol determination result. . When the first symbol lottery value is “100 to 149”, a value “1” indicating that is set as a prior symbol determination result. When the first symbol lottery value is “150 to 189”, a value “2” indicating that is set as a preliminary symbol determination result. When the first symbol lottery value is “190 to 229”, a value “3” indicating that is set as a prior symbol determination result. When the first symbol lottery value is “230 to 255”, a value “4” indicating that is set as a preliminary symbol determination result. Furthermore, referring to a first prior variation pattern random value determination table (not shown), when the first pattern lottery value is “0 to 9”, a value of “A” indicating that is set as a prior pattern determination result. . When the first pattern lottery value is “10 to 29”, the value “B” indicating that is set as the preliminary pattern determination result. When the first pattern lottery value is “30 to 255”, a value of “C” indicating that is set as a prior pattern determination result. As described above, the preliminary determination information set by the first lottery preliminary determination unit 236 (preliminary determination regarding the first game) is transmitted to the first start port 11 by the command communication unit 205 (sub-control command transmission unit 207) described later. Is transmitted to the effect determination means 303 in accordance with the transmission timing of information indicating that the player has entered the ball (indicating that it is the first winning / losing lottery), information indicating the number of holds, etc.

  The second lottery pre-determination means 237 (pre-probability determination regarding the second game) refers to the second pre-probability lottery value determination table in FIG. When the value is “0 to 299”, a value of “1” indicating that is set as a pre-win / fail determination result. When the winning / failing lottery value is “300 to 2999”, a value of “2” indicating that is set as the pre-winning determination result. When the winning / failing lottery value is “3000 to 63999”, a value of “3” indicating that is set as a result of the prior winning / non-winning determination. In the case where the winning / failing lottery value is “6400 to 65535”, a value of “4” indicating that is set as a result of the pre-winning determination. Next, referring to the second pre-design lottery value determination table (not shown), when the second pre-design lottery value is “0 to 144”, a value of “0” indicating that is set as the pre-design symbol determination result. . When the second symbol lottery value is “145 to 149”, a value “1” indicating that is set as a prior symbol determination result. When the second symbol lottery value is “150 to 189”, a value “2” indicating that is set as a prior symbol determination result. When the second symbol lottery value is “190 to 229”, a value “3” indicating that is set as a prior symbol determination result. When the second symbol lottery value is “230 to 255”, a value “4” indicating that is set as a preliminary symbol determination result. Further, referring to a second prior variation pattern random value determination table (not shown), if the second pattern lottery value is “0 to 9”, a value of “A” indicating that is set as the prior pattern determination result. . When the second pattern lottery value is “10 to 29”, the value of “B” indicating that is set as the preliminary pattern determination result. When the second pattern lottery value is “30 to 255”, a value of “C” indicating that is set as a prior pattern determination result. As described above, the preliminary determination information set by the second lottery preliminary determination unit 237 (pre-probability determination regarding the second game) is transmitted to the second start port 12 by the command communication unit 205 (sub-control command transmission unit 207) described later. Is transmitted to the effect determining means 303 in accordance with the transmission timing of information indicating that the player has entered the ball (indicating that it is the second winning / losing lottery), information indicating the number of pending tickets, and the like.

  Note that the various types of information temporarily stored as the preliminary determination results by the preliminary determination means 235 are stored in a predetermined preliminary determination result storage area with an upper limit of four pieces, respectively, similarly to the number of pending storages. In addition, you may memorize | store a prior determination result using the pending | holding storage area which the pending | holding control means 240 memorize | stores. The information may be deleted based on the fact that the pre-determination result by the pre-determination unit 235 is transmitted to the effect determination unit 303 by the command communication unit 205 (sub-control command transmission unit 207) described later. In this way, it is possible to expect efficient use of the storage area in the main board 200 by sharing with other areas or deleting information based on completion of transmission. In addition, as a determination table for prior determination, a determination table for main determination may be used without providing a dedicated table for prior determination. In the prior determination regarding the first game and the prior determination regarding the second game. A part or all of the common pre-determination table may be shared. In this way, by sharing with other determination tables, a reduction in data capacity in the main board 200 can be expected. Note that the content to be transmitted as the determination result of the prior determination unit 235 can be appropriately selected, for example, by transmitting only the determination result. In addition, the random number values acquired by the first lottery value acquisition unit 216 and the second lottery value acquisition unit 217 are transmitted to the sub board 300 by the command communication unit 205 without being determined by the prior determination unit 235, and the sub board The pre-determination content may be determined according to 300.

  The prior determination unit 235 may refer to a prior pass / fail lottery value determination table in which the correspondence relationship between the win / fail lottery value and the prior win / fail determination result is different according to the setting value set by the setting change device 170. Similar to the above-described success / failure determination table, a plurality of types of advance / failure lottery value determination tables corresponding to a plurality of game settings may be prepared, and the prior / failure lottery value determination table referred to may be switched according to the set value of the game setting. In addition, a prior winning lottery value determination table that can be commonly used among a plurality of game settings may be used. In this case, the success / failure may be determined in advance by a combination of the setting value of the game setting and the value of the prior / failure determination result.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a prior success / failure determination table corresponding to the game setting. This figure (a) is a prior success determination table referred to by the first lottery preliminary determination means 236, and this figure (b) is a preliminary success determination table referred to by the second lottery preliminary determination means 237. In the case where the winning / losing lottery value is “0 to 294”, the pre-winning determination result is “11”, indicating that it is a big hit in all settings 1 to 6. When the winning / losing lottery value is “295”, the pre-winning determination result is “12”, which indicates that the setting is 2 or more at the normal time or all the settings at the time of the probability change are big hits. When the lottery value is “296”, the pre-win / fail determination result is “13”, which indicates that a big hit is obtained when the normal setting is 3 or more or all the settings at the time of probability change. When the winning / losing lottery value is “297”, the pre-winning determination result is “14”, which indicates that it is a big hit in setting 4 or more at normal time or all settings at the time of probability change. If the winning / losing lottery value is “298”, the pre-winning determination result is “15”, which indicates that the setting is 5 or more at the normal time or all the settings at the time of probability change are big hits. When the winning / losing lottery value is “299”, the pre-winning determination result is “16”, which indicates that the normal setting 6 or all settings at the time of probability change is a big hit. In addition, when the winning / losing lottery value is “300 to 2949”, the pre-winning determination result is “21”, which indicates that it is a big hit in all settings at the time of probability change. When the winning / losing lottery value is “2950 to 2959”, the prior winning / non-winning determination result is “22”, which indicates that it is a big hit at setting 2 or more at the time of probability change. When the winning / losing lottery value is “2960 to 2969”, the pre-winning determination result is “23”, which indicates that it is a big hit at setting 3 or more at the time of probability change. When the winning / losing lottery value is “2970 to 2979”, the prior winning / non-winning determination result is “23”, which indicates that a big hit is obtained when setting 4 or more at the time of probability change. When the winning / losing lottery value is “2980 to 2989”, the prior winning / non-winning determination result is “25”, which indicates that it is a big hit at setting 5 or more at the time of probability change. When the winning / losing lottery value is “2990-2999”, the prior winning / non-winning determination result is “26”, which indicates that the setting 6 at the time of probability change is a big hit. Further, when the first winning / losing lottery value shown in (a) is “3000 to 56499” and when the second winning / losing lottery value shown in (b) is “3,000 to 63999”, the advance success / failure determination result is “ 30 ", indicating that it is a small hit in all settings. Further, when the first winning / losing lottery value shown in (a) is “56500 to 65535” and when the second winning / losing lottery value shown in (b) is “6400 to 65535”, the advance success / failure determination result is “ 40 ", indicating that all settings are out of place. By using such a prior adequacy determination table, an appropriate prior adequacy determination result can be shown for each set value of the game setting.

<Special game control means 260>
The special game control unit 260 operates the special game when the first special symbol 51 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode when the first winning / losing lottery by the first lottery unit 211 indicates a transition to the special game. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the special winning opening 20. Similarly, the special game control means 260, when the second special lottery by the second lottery means 212 results in the transition to the special game, when the second special symbol 52 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode It is determined that the special game operation condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the special winning opening 20.

  The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 20 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is configured by a plurality of unit games. Special games include a 16R jackpot that repeats a unit game 16 times, a 4R jackpot that repeats a unit game four times, and a 2R jackpot that repeats a unit game that has a shorter opening time than the 16R jackpot and 4R jackpot only twice. The 16R big hit is a big hit in the second winning lottery, and the 4R big hit is a big hit in the first winning lottery. In 16R jackpot and 4R jackpot, in principle, the big winning opening 20 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. In 2R big hit, the big prize opening 20 is opened only for about 1.6 seconds in one unit game. The special game control means 260 ends the special game when the number of rounds set for the unit game is exhausted. Even in the case of 2R big hit, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the big winning opening 20 may be opened in the same opening manner as 16R big hit and 4R big hit.

<Small hit game control means 265>
The small hit game control means 265 operates the small hit game when the first special symbol 51 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode when the first lottery by the first lottery means 211 results in a small hit. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening the large winning opening 20 to the opening / closing control means 275. Similarly, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 212 results in a small win, the small hit game control means 265 is small when the second special symbol 52 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode. It is determined that the winning game operating condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening the special winning opening 20 to the opening / closing control means 275.

  In the small hit game, the unit game is executed once, and the big prize opening 20 is opened and closed twice in one unit game. The small hit game control means 265 opens the big prize opening 20 for about 1.6 seconds per opening and closing, and then closes the big prize opening 20 to end the small hit game.

<Specific game control means 270>
The specific game control means 270 controls the normal game in the probability changing state, the short time state, and the easy-to-enter state. The specific game control means 270 shifts the gaming state to the certain variation state, the short time state, and the easy entry state after the special game is ended when the special symbol is a certain jackpot symbol accompanied by the transition to probability variation. The probability variation state, the short time state, and the easy entry state are continued until the next big hit occurs. In the short-time state, the first variation pattern determination means 231 and the second variation pattern determination means 232 select a variation pattern with a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is substantially shortened. To do. However, in the normal state, the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the number of holdings of the success / failure lottery value by the holding control unit 240 is referred to, and a fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation time is more likely to appear as the number of holdings by the holding control unit 240 decreases. In the easy-to-enter state, both normal symbol change and the opening extension of the second starting port 12, or only the opening extension of the second starting port 12 is performed. In other words, the specific game control means 270 causes the second start port 12 to be in the open extended state when the specific big hit is achieved, and further increases the winning probability of the open lottery only when the success / failure lottery is the second successful / bad lottery. Transition to a higher probability state than the normal probability state. During the probability variation state, the probability of the success / failure determination result by the first success / failure determination means 221 and the second success / failure determination means 222 is maintained at a high value.

<Opening / closing control means 275>
The opening / closing control means 275 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 90 and the special winning opening 20 at the second start opening 12. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 275 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 91 to open the ordinary electric accessory 90 at the second start port 12. In the normal state, the opening / closing control means 275 opens the second start port 12 in the short open or long open time according to the result of the open lottery, and in the easy entry state, the open control unit 275 opens the second open port in the long open time. 2 Open the start port 12. The ease of entering the ball at the second start port 12 is enhanced, so that the player can continue the game without reducing his possession. In the special game, the opening / closing control means 275 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 92 to open the special prize opening 20.

<Main initial processing execution means 280, main power interruption processing execution means 282, main error detection means 284>
The main initial process execution means 280 executes a control start process for the main board 200 when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on or when the power is turned off. The main power interruption processing execution means 282 executes an abnormality handling process such as a power interruption process on the main board 200 when a power abnormality such as a power interruption occurs. The main error detection means 284 performs an abnormality detection process on the main board 200. The control start process, the abnormality handling process, and the abnormality detection process of the main board 200 will be described later.

<Setting change means 286, setting confirmation means 287>
The setting change means 286 executes “setting change processing” for changing the game setting. If the power switch 150 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear switch when the setting key cylinder 171 is on, the setting changing unit 286 shifts to the above-described setting changing state. The setting change means 286 causes the setting display unit 173 to display the setting value stored in the setting memory when the setting change state is entered. The setting change unit 286 changes the setting values displayed on the setting display unit 173 in order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 →... In response to pressing of the setting change button 172. The setting value stored in the setting memory is updated to the same value as the display on the setting display unit 173. When the setting key cylinder 171 is turned off, the setting change unit 286 ends the setting change state and turns off the setting display unit 173.

  The setting confirmation unit 287 executes “setting confirmation processing” for confirming the game setting. If the RAM clear switch is not pressed and the power switch 150 is turned on when the setting key cylinder 171 is on, the setting confirmation unit 287 shifts to the above-described setting confirmation state. The setting confirmation unit 287 displays the setting value stored in the setting memory on the setting display unit 173 when the setting confirmation unit 287 shifts to the setting confirmation state. Unlike the setting change unit 286 described above, the setting confirmation unit 287 does not change the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 173 even when the setting change button 172 is pressed, and also updates the setting value stored in the setting memory. do not do. When the setting key cylinder 171 is turned off, the setting confirmation unit 287 ends the setting confirmation state and turns off the setting display unit 173.

  Note that the setting value data managed by the setting memory is not limited to the numerical values “1” to “6”, and numerical values “0” to “5” may be used instead. In this case, the setting value “0” corresponds to the setting 1, the setting value “1” corresponds to the setting 2, the setting value “2” corresponds to the setting 3, and the setting value “3” corresponds to the setting 4. , The setting value “4” may correspond to the setting 5, and the setting value “5” may correspond to the setting 6. By using “0” as the normal value of the set value data, the RAM clear process is performed when the RAM is abnormal, and no abnormality is determined when the set value data is set to the initial value “0”. Can be simplified. Further, when some sort of lottery is executed using the set value data, for example, when a different table or data is selected for each set value in the prefetch process, there is an advantage that the offset process for the selection can be simplified. . For example, when “1” to “6” are used as the set value data, when these values are used as they are as offset data for a table or data selection, an additional process such as setting the start address to −1 is required. On the other hand, when “0” to “5” are used as the set value data, the numerical value of the set value data can be used as it is as offset data. The setting change unit 286 and the setting confirmation unit 287 may display the numerical value of the setting value data as it is on the setting display unit 173 when the numerical value of “0” to “5” is used as the setting value data. A numerical value obtained by adding +1 to the numerical value data may be displayed on the setting display unit 173. In the latter case, the numerical data of “0” to “5” is converted into the numerical values of the setting 1 to the setting 6 in the game setting and displayed, so that the display can be easily understood by the administrator of the gaming machine.

<Command communication means 205>
The command communication unit 205 transmits a control command necessary for execution of a payout to the payout control board 155, and a sub-control for transmitting a control command required for execution of the effect control to the sub-board 300. Command transmission means 207 is included. The payout control command communication means 206 transmits a payout command for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning hole based on the determination of the winning ball to each winning hole by the winning determining means 201, and the main board 200. Sends a command indicating the error status etc. When starting the symbol variation, the sub-control command transmission unit 207 transmits the lottery determination result corresponding to the symbol variation to the effect determination unit 303 together with the symbol variation control command.

  The sub-control command transmission means 207 changes the timing when the first special symbol control means 251 and the second special graphic control means 252 start and stop the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52. The start command and the change stop command are transmitted to the effect determining means 303 (sub main). When transmitting the variation start command, the determination result or determination result determined as the main determination, a value indicating each of the stop symbol and the variation pattern, and a value indicating whether the first determination result determination lottery or the second determination result determination lottery It is transmitted to the effect determining means 303 together with the change start command. When transmitting the variation stop command, a value indicating the stop symbol is transmitted to the effect determination means 303 together with the variation stop command. Further, the effect determining means 303 (sub-main) transmits a change start command, a change stop command, etc. to the effect control means 304 in order to control the change display of decorative symbols by the effect control means 304 (sub-sub). Thereby, the variable display by the main display control means 250 and the effect control means 304 (sub-sub) is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. Further, the sub control command transmission unit 207 transmits the result of prior determination by the prior determination unit 235 to the effect determination unit 303. After the preliminary determination result is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer, a winning opening corresponding to the preliminary determination result (first start port 11, second start) regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the lottery is immediately started. It is transmitted to the effect determination means 303 together with the type information of the mouth 12), the number of reserved information, the gaming state, etc., and is erased from the transmission buffer or overwritten later. As a result, for the sub-board 300 side, a so-called “look-ahead” process is realized in which, based on the received pre-determination result, the success / failure result can be presumably recognized in advance before the symbol variation start order is reached. Note that processing based on prior determination information performed by the sub-board 300 will be described later. The sub-control command transmission means 207 is set by the information relating to the special game by the special game control means 260, the information relating to the small hit game by the small hit game control means 265, the information on the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 213, and the setting changing means 286. Setting value information of the game setting to be transmitted to the sub-board 300. The sub-control command transmission means 207 is transmitted to various controls on the main board 200 such as information related to the initial process and information related to errors by the main initial process execution means 280 and the main error detection means 284, or transmitted to the main board 200. Information regarding various signals is transmitted to the sub-board 300 as appropriate.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sub-board. The sub-board 300 includes a pattern mode determination unit 301, a pattern storage unit 302, an effect determination unit 303, an effect control unit 304, a time measuring unit 307, an effect setting unit 308, a sub initial process execution unit 360, a sub power cut process execution unit 362, A sub-error detection unit 364, a command reception unit 370, and a sub-side prior determination unit 371 are provided.

  The pattern storage means 302 holds a plurality of effect patterns in which effect image contents to be displayed on the effect display device 60 in the variation of the decorative design 61 and the display process thereof are determined. In the effect pattern, a plurality of change effect patterns in which the change process from start to stop and a change process in the change display of the decorative design 61 and the change process are determined, and the expectation degree to the jackpot are displayed separately from the change display of the decorative design. And a plurality of notice effect patterns that suggest the height of the notice before the change display stops.

  The command receiving unit 370 receives various commands transmitted from the command communication unit 205, and the sub-side preliminary determination unit 371 holds the preliminary determination result transmitted from the command communication unit 205. The effect determining means 303 includes a normal effect determining means 373 and a prefetch effect determining means 374. The normal effect determining means 373 displays the information on the effect display means 60 by the effect control means 304 according to the information of the determination result of the first winning / losing lottery or the determination result of the second winning / notifying lottery transmitted from the command communication means 205, and the speaker. 108. The contents of the effect to be output to the decoration lamp 111 and the like are determined. The effect determining unit 303 determines the content of the effect according to the set value of the game setting transmitted from the command communication unit 205. The pre-reading effect determining means 374 determines the contents of effects to be displayed on the effect display device 60 by the effect control means 304 and output to the speaker 108, the decoration lamp 111, etc., according to the prior determination result transmitted from the command communication means 205. . The normal effect determination unit 373 is determined by the first variation pattern determination unit 231 or the second variation pattern determination unit 232, and is selected from among a plurality of variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol transmitted from the command communication unit 205. Either one is selected and read from the pattern storage unit 302. The normal effect determining means 373 sends the read information on the fluctuation effect pattern to the effect control means 304. The normal effect determining unit 373 holds a pattern table to be referred to in order to select a variable effect pattern. It should be noted that the variation effect pattern may be determined by the normal effect determination unit 373 with reference to the pre-determination result transmitted from the command communication unit 205, and may vary along with the content of the prefetch effect by the prefetch effect determination unit 374. An effect pattern may be determined. The pre-reading effect determination unit 374 specifies the determination result more accurately based on the previous determination result from the command communication unit 205, the previous determination result held in the sub-board 300, the game state information, and the like. Based on the result, whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect before the main determination and the execution contents are determined. Specifically, the pre-reading effect determination unit 374 determines whether the current gaming state is in the probability variation game, and then shifts to the normal gaming state based on the previous determination result received this time. It is determined whether or not to do. Based on the determination result, the result of the main determination relating to the previous determination result received this time, the variation pattern to be selected, etc. are specified, and whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed and the execution contents of the pre-reading effect are determined based on the specific result. . The effect determining means 303 is described as the effect determining means 303 that includes both the normal effect determining means 373 and the pre-reading effect determining means 374 in cooperation with each other.

  Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 303 selects a change effect pattern of effect images having the same change time according to the change pattern of the special symbol.

  The symbol form determining unit 301 determines the combination of stop symbols of the decorative symbol 61 and the arrangement thereof, the determination result of the lottery by the first lottery unit 211 or the second lottery unit 212, the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the decoration It is determined according to the design variation effect pattern. The symbol form determination unit 301 transmits information indicating the determined combination of stop symbols to the effect control unit 304. The symbol mode determining means 301 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol 61 is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result by the first determination unit 221 and the second determination unit 222 indicates a transition to a special game of 4R big hit or 16R big hit. A specific combination, for example, a combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. A specific combination, for example, a predetermined combination such as “357” is also selected when the result of the determination is a 2R big hit or a small hit, but the specific combination is not necessarily a combination of three symbols. It does not have to be. When the determination result is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a combination in which three symbols such as “312” and “946” are not arranged, and a specific combination selected at the time of 2R big hit or small hit A combination that does not apply is selected. When the determination result is not 4R big hit or 16R big hit, and a variation pattern showing a loss with reach is selected, a combination where only one symbol such as “191” or “727” is not available Select.

  The decorative design variation effect pattern defines a decorative display variation display mode, that is, a production process from the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the stop of variation. In the variation effect pattern, a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state are displayed. A pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 303 selects a decoration effect variation effect pattern having the same variation time as that of the special symbol in accordance with the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  When the variation pattern selected by the first variation pattern determination unit 231 or the second variation pattern determination unit 232 is a time-shortening pattern in the time-short state, the effect determination unit 303 performs the variation in which the content of the time-shortening effect is determined. Select a production pattern. The effect content for the time reduction is an effect in which a background video or a sound that gives an impression that the player is in an advantageous state due to time reduction or certainty is output.

  The notice effect pattern is an effect pattern for temporarily displaying an image, animation, video or the like of a specific character or motif, an effect pattern for operating an accessory, or an effect pattern for outputting a specific sound. The effect based on the notice effect pattern is executed in parallel with the symbol variation, and suggests that the symbol variation is highly expected to stop in the big hit mode. For example, there are a normal notice effect in which only one character image is displayed on the screen, and a group notice effect in which a large number of characters are displayed so as to pass from one end to the other end of the screen. Further, the display process of the notice effect is divided into a plurality of stages, and the number of stages to be displayed is made variable, and a step-up notice effect that is set such that the higher the number of stages is, the higher the degree of expectation for the big hit is included.

  The notice effect pattern includes a pattern in which the effect is executed at a timing after the display mode of the decorative symbol 61 is in the reach state and a final stop mode of the symbol is notified (pre-reach notification), and the decorative symbol 61 is one. There is a pattern (pre-reach notice) that simultaneously notices that the production is executed at the timing when it has not stopped and the reach state is reached.

  The effect determining means 303 should determine whether or not to display the notice effect on the effect display device 60 according to the determination result of the success / failure lottery or the prior determination result by performing a predetermined notice lottery and display the effect. Determine the notice effect pattern. The effect determining means 303 holds a notice determination table that should be referred to in order to determine whether or not to display the notice effect, and a notice type table that should be referred to when selecting the type of the notice effect pattern. The notice determination table is set so that different columns are referred to depending on the determination result of the success / failure lottery or the pre-determination result. In this way, the correspondence relationship of whether or not to display the determination result of the lottery determination and the notice effect is determined. Thereby, the high expectation degree to the big hit can be suggested by displaying the notice effect itself.

  The effect control means 304 causes the effect display device 60 to display the effect image including the decorative design 61 in a variable manner according to the selected variable effect pattern data. The effect control means 304 uses the reception of the variation start command for the decoration symbol 61 as a new decoration symbol variation display start condition. When the effect determining unit 303 determines that the notice effect is to be displayed, the effect control unit 304 displays the notice effect according to the selected notice effect pattern on the effect display device 60 in a manner to be superimposed on the symbol variation effect. Let

  The effect control means 304 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first winning / notifying lottery when the winning / notting lottery value of the second winning / notifying lottery is stored, and whether or not the winning / notting lottery value of the first winning / notifying lottery is stored. Regardless of whether or not, the symbol variation display corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery is started. As a result, when the lottery values are held for both the first winner / lottery lottery and the second winner / lottery lottery, the lottery values held in the second winner / lottery lottery are preferentially read and the variation of the decorative design is displayed. . In such a case, the lottery value held in the first winning / losing lottery is not read until the number of holding of the second winning / losing lottery becomes 0, and the decoration pattern does not start to change. In this way, the effect control means 304 causes the effect display device 60 to display the symbol variation effect including the variation display of the decorative symbol 61.

  The effect control unit 304 further controls the lighting and extinguishing of the decorative lamp 111 and the operation of the movable accessory 66. The effect control unit 304 includes an effect display control unit 305, an audio control unit 306, and a lamp control unit 309. The effect display control means 305 controls display on the effect display device 60, and the sound control means 306 controls sound output from the speaker 108. The lamp control unit 309 controls lighting and extinguishing of the decorative lamp 111.

  During the fluctuation of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52, it is necessary to display an image indicating that the symbol is changing on the effect display device 60. Normally, the normal size decorative symbol 61 having a certain size is displayed in a variably manner. However, in the form that hinders the visibility of the variable size display of the normal size decorative symbol 61, the main effect contents other than the variation of the decorative symbol 61 are displayed. A special effect may be displayed. In this case, the player is notified that the symbol is changing by variably displaying an alternative symbol that is a decorative symbol having a size smaller than the normal size decorative symbol. Hereinafter, when simply referred to as a decorative symbol, it means a normal-sized decorative symbol, but when distinguishing from an alternative symbol, the normal-sized decorative symbol is also referred to as a “normal decorative symbol” or a “main decorative symbol”.

  The alternative symbol is displayed while the visibility of the normal decorative symbol is hindered, for example, while the normal decorative symbol is not displayed. The alternative symbol is a form of a decorative symbol for suggesting the result of the determination of success or failure, and has a display form that is simplified (in other words, simplified or simplified) than the normal decorative symbol. It is displayed in a more simplified variation process. The alternative symbol has a display form on the appearance corresponding to the part indicating the symbol type of the normal decorative symbol, and has, for example, a display format indicating numbers, characters, and symbols indicating the symbol type. In addition, the alternative symbol is variably displayed in a region narrower than the region in which the normal decorative symbol is variably displayed, and typically, at a position where the main effect by elements other than the symbol is difficult to be hindered, for example, at the corner of the screen of the effect display device 60. Fluctuation is displayed. The substitute symbol is displayed relatively smaller than the normal decorative symbol, but has a display form in which at least the symbol type can be identified in appearance. The alternative design may be a reduced version of the normal decorative design, and may be the same as the normal decorative design except for the size.

  The plurality of alternative symbols displayed instead of the plurality of normal decorative symbols suggests a high expectation that the result of the success / failure lottery will be advantageous to the player by the combination of the stop mode at the end of the change. For example, a plurality of alternative symbols indicate that the expectation of jackpot in the fluctuation is high by reaching a reach state in which two symbol types out of three alternative symbols are aligned. In addition, the left and right symbols that are in the reach state become a specific type of symbol that suggests a relatively high expectation such as “3” or “7”, and the expectation such as “1” or “2” The level of expectation of the reach state may be suggested by becoming a kind of symbol that suggests a relatively low level. The substitute symbol does not enter a definitive stop state in appearance, but enters a temporary stop state in which minute shaking is maintained. After the temporary stop of the alternative symbol, the normal decorative symbol may be displayed instead of the alternative symbol, and the normal decorative symbol may be displayed in a state of fixed stop. Further, instead of displaying the normal decorative symbol and the alternative symbol exclusively, there may be overlapping display periods. Still further, during a predetermined performance in which the visibility of the normal decorative symbol is hindered, the normal decorative symbol variation display may be continued and the alternative symbol variation may be displayed. Unlike the alternative symbol, the special symbol is fluctuating in an image that is equal to or smaller than the alternative symbol in a predetermined area of the effect display device 60 during the variation of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52. A simple symbol that suggests the fact may be variably displayed. A simple symbol may be composed of a variable display of three symbol combinations as in the case of a normal decorative symbol, may be composed of a variable symbol of one symbol, or a simple symbol (“○”, “×”, etc.) You may comprise in the form which switches sequentially. Simple symbols do not have any relation to the normal decorative pattern or alternative symbol variation display mode, but display a certain variation from the start of the special symbol variation to the end of the variation. May be displayed. Note that the simple symbol may be changed as appropriate as long as the suggestion that the special symbol is being displayed and the result of the special symbol are notified at least, such as a combination of two symbols. The simple symbols may be called “sub-decorative symbols”, “sub-illustrations”, “mini-decoration symbols”, “mini-decorations”, and the like. Apart from the effect display device 60, a variation display of a decorative symbol called a fourth symbol showing a display equivalent to a simple symbol by a light emission mode such as an LED may be used. The fourth symbol is used to indicate the progress of the game (display during special symbol change, result display) in the case where a failure occurs in the effect display device 60. As an example of the display pattern of the 4th pattern, the LEDs are sequentially turned on (white, blue, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) (it can also be turned on and off). Depending on the type of special symbol, it may be displayed in a fluctuating manner, to indicate a fluctuating display by blinking in a single color, and to indicate the type of loss or big hit by the emission color when stopped.

  The time measuring means 307 is a time measuring circuit that outputs time information used for the game. The time measuring means 307 is a timer circuit that measures the time from power-on with a counter and outputs it as time information. However, a real-time clock circuit in which a battery is incorporated and the date and time can be continuously measured by the battery even when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is powered off or during a power failure may be used. In the case of a real-time clock circuit, there may be a slight difference in the time of each gaming machine due to individual differences or time deviations. Is unlikely to occur.

  The effect determining unit 303 executes a synchronized effect that starts at a predetermined timing triggered by the time information output by the time measuring unit 307 indicating a predetermined time. The synchronized effect is an effect that is displayed on the effect display device 60 in the synchronized effect period that is a period that is substantially asynchronous with the variation period of the symbol variation and the gaming state. The synchronized production period lasts several minutes, and its length is longer than one symbol variation time, and may include a plurality of symbol variation periods. The production pattern of the synchronized production is stored in the pattern storage means 302, and the reproduction of the predetermined music and video is defined for the production pattern. A plurality of types of production patterns of synchronized production are prepared, and different types of production patterns can be selected depending on the date and time such as month, date, day of the week, and time.

  The synchronized production is executed regardless of whether the game is a normal game or a special game. Here, “during normal game” includes display of a so-called standby demonstration screen. In other words, during “normal game”, (1) “variable display normal game” in which symbols are variably displayed, and (2) “variable stop normal game” in which neither the symbol variability display nor the standby demonstration screen is displayed. ”, (3)“ Standby demo screen displaying normal game ”which is not displaying the symbol variation display but displaying the standby demo screen. The tuning effect can be executed during any period of (1) to (3), but in the cases of (2) and (3), the output mode for controlling the volume reduction and the luminance reduction in the tuning effect is (1). Can be different. In addition, during the standby demonstration screen display, information related to the mobile cooperative system described later can be input by the player operating the effect button 109 and the cross key 110, and when there is an operation input, the video and audio of the synchronized effect are output. Suppressed, priority is given to screen display such as production customization by the mobile cooperative system.

  The synchronized effect is an effect in which, for example, a performance or video of a predetermined music is reproduced at a predetermined time (referred to as “synchronized effect start time”). The time that triggers the playback of the synchronized performance may be a time that reaches the pachinko gaming machine 100 with a predetermined time interval from when the power is turned on, or every hour or half hour on the basis of the standard time. It may be. Alternatively, a time that may vary depending on the date or day of the week may be set, and the interval may be different, such as “every hour”, not at a fixed interval, but one hour after the first, and three hours after the next. The interval may vary depending on the date or day of the week. It may be a variable setting in which the time can be specified by a game store clerk for each game store. However, it is set in advance so that the same tuning effect is executed at least at the same time among a plurality of the same models installed in the same game store. For example, in the case of a specification that takes the time to reach a predetermined time interval from the time of turning on the power, a plurality of machines are turned on simultaneously at the amusement store. As a result, when the predetermined time is reached, the same synchronized performance is executed simultaneously on the plurality of game machines. As a result, production is displayed at the same time as if it were synchronized with multiple units, and the same music and video flow at the same time, so that live performances and movies are shown on the spot, and there is a realistic synergy A production effect is obtained.

  The function of the synchronized production is similarly built in another game machine of the same model, and a plurality of game machines on the same game island are turned on simultaneously by the game shop clerk every day. The plurality of game machines that are simultaneously turned on will almost simultaneously reach the synchronized production start time, and the synchronized production can be executed simultaneously at the same time. This is called a multiple-unit synchronized effect. In that case, not only the display of video is synchronized with multiple units, but also the output of sound effects and background music will be synchronized with multiple units. Rise.

  The effect setting means 308 stores the game history of the player. The game history includes a game result history and a production result history. The game result history is a result of a game that leads to a game that a player can obtain as a result of the game, such as the number of hit balls, the number of prize balls, the number of jackpots, the number of chances of change, and the number of time reductions. The history of performance results is different from game profits, and is recorded on the performances recorded to acquire profits such as the right to change the content and type of the effects and the right to easily appear certain types of effects. It is information such as scores. For example, in order to score the number of appearances of a predetermined effect, the result of a mini game, and give the score to a player, encoded information indicating the score and game history, for example, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the screen. When the player reads and decodes the two-dimensional code with the camera of his / her mobile terminal, the score and game history information obtained by the decoding are stored in the player's mobile terminal. A cooperation system between the gaming machine and the player's portable terminal via the two-dimensional code will be described later. Note that the score here is necessary to expand the range of production customization described later, and the score reaches a predetermined cumulative value (for example, reaching 1000 points, reaching 100 points, etc.) As a result, the number of items that can be customized increases.

  The effect setting means 308 stores a setting for selecting one of a plurality of types of effect contents as effect customization based on the player's selection instruction and game history. For example, as an effect pattern to be displayed during a special game, a plurality of types of effect patterns with different displayed motifs, characters and music are prepared in the pattern storage means 302, and the player is allowed to select which effect is to be displayed. I will do it. Alternatively, a plurality of types of motifs or character designs are prepared in the pattern storage means 302 as designs of the designs included in the decorative design to be changed, and the player is allowed to select which of these designs is to be displayed. In these cases, when the player performs an operation on the effect button 109 or the cross key 110 while the standby demonstration screen is displayed, and the effect pattern is selected through the operation, the effect setting means 308 displays the selection contents. Remember. The effect determining unit 303 selects the type of effect pattern during the special game according to the setting stored by the effect setting unit 308.

  The sub initial process execution means 360 executes a control start process for the sub board 300 when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on or when the power is turned off. The sub power-off process execution means 362 executes an abnormality handling process such as a power-off process in the sub-board 300 when a power-supply abnormality such as a power-off occurs. The sub error detection unit 364 executes an abnormality detection process on the sub board 300. When the sub-error detection unit 364 detects power-off, the sub-power-off processing execution unit 362 backs up the RAM data to the backup RAM as the power-off processing.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating an outline of the mobile cooperation system. As a premise of the mobile cooperative system, the player registers in advance by setting an account and password in the game history server 358 provided with a dedicated site on the mobile terminal 354. When the effect button 109 is pressed by the player at the start of the game, the effect display control means 305 displays a two-dimensional code 350 in which the address of the dedicated site of the game history server 358 is encoded on the screen of the effect display device 60, The player is made to read it with the camera of the portable terminal to access the dedicated site of the game history server 358. Character information (this is also referred to as “password information”) obtained by encoding the player identification information and the performance score history from the dedicated site is transmitted to the mobile terminal and displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. The effect display control means 305 causes the effect display control means 305 to display the password information input screen, and allows the player to input via the button operation of the cross key 110 or the like. The effect setting means 308 decrypts the input password information and registers it as player identification information and effect score history, so that the game content and effect score state of the player up to the previous time can be taken over. The input of the password information becomes an instruction to start recording the game history of the player and an instruction to start production customization for selecting various production elements. Thereafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, as the game or production progresses, the point set by the production setting means 308 is added to the player as a production profit as needed, and accumulated as a production score history. At any time, it is possible to customize the production and select and set a favorite element as various production elements. The point assignment for the production is based on the addition for each symbol variation. The production type with the higher expectation degree of transition to the special game gives a higher score, and also gives a higher score when the game shifts to the special game.

  As the effect customization, the player uses a part of the cumulatively acquired score, and according to the number of points used, the color, background, shape, character, which constitutes the effect content displayed on the effect display device 60, Production elements such as music can be changed to a desired type. The effect setting means 308 receives an instruction element change instruction through a button operation by the player, and changes various effect elements in accordance with the instruction. For the production elements that can be customized, a plurality of types of items are prepared for each element, and different values are set as the required number of points for each item. Therefore, when the accumulated score reaches a predetermined value, the number of items that can be customized increases, or a chance to increase the number of items that can be customized is given. When the player performs a button operation as an instruction to end the game or production customization, the production setting means 308 generates a two-dimensional code 350 that encodes information such as a privilege on the production and production score history, and produces this display control. The means 305 displays on the effect display device 60. The player can read the two-dimensional code 350 with the camera of his / her mobile terminal and decode the read two-dimensional code 352 to acquire information and store it in the mobile terminal 354. The information is transmitted from the portable terminal 354 to the game history server 358 having a dedicated site via the network 356, and is managed in association with its own account information. In this way, information such as the benefits on the performance and the performance score history are transmitted to the portable terminal 354 via the transmission means for displaying and reading the two-dimensional code 350, and managed by the game history server 358. The contents of the game and production can be taken over in the next game. Further, by continuing the game for a long time, points can be obtained as the number of symbol fluctuations and the number of effects increase.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram schematically showing the hardware configuration of the main board 200 and the sub board 300. The main board 200 includes electronic components such as a main CPU 290, a main RAM 291 and a main ROM 292. The main ROM 292 stores in advance a main control program and data for controlling the entire game operation. A main control program or data is read from the main ROM 292 into the main RAM 291, and the main control program is executed by the main CPU 290. Each electronic component is connected by a bus such as a system bus or a data bus (not shown). The entrance signal from each entrance and the payout signal from the payout control board 155 are acquired by the main CPU 290 via various interfaces (not shown). The main CPU 290 drives and controls external devices such as each prize opening solenoid, the first special symbol display unit 41, and the second special symbol display unit 42 by various drive circuits (not shown). In addition, a command necessary for effect control is transmitted from the main CPU 290 to the sub-board 300 together with information such as the result of the lottery determination, the design determination result, and the variation pattern determination result. A signal is transmitted from the main board 200 to the sub board 300 by one-way communication.

  The instruction data transmitted from the main board 200 to the sub-board 300 has a 2-byte configuration by combining 1-byte instruction type data called so-called MODE data and 1-byte instruction content data called so-called EVENT data. The main board 200 can send one command by associating the command type data and the command content data to the sub-board 300 and transmitting them. The instruction type data is a bit string indicating the instruction type, and a unique type code is assigned to each instruction type in advance at the development stage. The instruction content data is a bit string indicating the contents of the instruction. The most significant bit of the instruction type data and the instruction content data is an identification bit indicating whether the instruction type data or the instruction content data. When the most significant bit is 1, it indicates the instruction type data. When the bit is 0, it indicates instruction content data.

  Since the communication from the main board 200 to the sub board 300 is a specification for transmitting 1-byte data per one-time data transmission, it is necessary to transmit twice for each byte in order to transmit 2-byte command data. . The MODE data that is the upper byte is transmitted in the first communication, and the EVENT data that is the lower byte is transmitted in the second communication. Considering the possibility of communication failure due to the influence of noise or the like, the main board 200 continuously transmits the same data, and when the same data is read twice by the sub board 300, the completion of transmission / reception of the data is determined. . The main board 200 repeatedly transmits the same data until it is read twice, and transmits it up to five times.

  The sub board 300 includes electronic components such as a sub CPU 310, a sub RAM 311, a sub ROM 312, and an effect control device 313. The sub ROM 312 is one of data storage means for holding a sub control program including effect pattern data in which an effect process is defined and display pattern data in which an effect display process is defined. A sub control program including effect pattern data, display pattern data, and sound pattern data is read from the sub ROM 312 to the sub RAM 311, and effect control by the sub control program is executed by the sub CPU 310. Each electronic component is connected by a bus such as a system bus or a data bus (not shown). A signal from an external device such as the effect button 109 is acquired by the sub CPU 310 via various interfaces (not shown). The sub CPU 310 drives an external device such as the effect display device 60, the speaker 108, the decoration lamp 111, and the movable accessory 66 by the effect control device 313, various drive circuits and control circuits (not shown) according to the effect pattern data, and outputs the display. Controls the production of voice output, lamp lighting, and accessory operations. The sub CPU 310 transmits display pattern data and audio pattern data to the effect control device 313. In this embodiment, an example in which the sub board 300 includes the effect control device 313 will be described. However, the sub board 300 and the effect control device 313 do not need to be integrated as a board, and are separated and connected to each other. May be formed as a separate substrate.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram schematically showing a hardware configuration of the effect control device 313. As shown in FIG. The effect control device 313 includes a control CPU 320, a control RAM 322, a data ROM 324, a display control circuit 326, and an audio control circuit 314. The data ROM 324 is one of data storage means for holding material data such as effect image data and motion data used for effect display and sound data used for sound output in a compressed state. The effect image data is an image used for change display and effect display as an effect object indicating the determination result of the lottery determination. It is a material image such as a moving image to be used. The motion data is data in which an operation is defined when an effect operation is added to an image used for various effects at a predetermined timing. The audio data is audio data such as music, background sounds, sound effects, and character lines that are output during the production.

  Based on the display pattern data sent from the sub CPU 310, effect image data and motion data designated in the display pattern data are read from the data ROM 324 to the control RAM 322, and effect display using the effect image data and motion data is performed. Is executed by the control CPU 320. As a result, commands related to effect display, effect image data, and motion data are transmitted from the control CPU 320 to the display control circuit 326, and display control is performed by the display control circuit 326. Similarly, a command and audio data relating to audio output are transmitted from the control CPU 320 to the audio control circuit 314, and audio output control is performed by the audio control circuit 314.

  The display control circuit 326 includes a decoder 332, a drawing memory 334, a drawing circuit 336, a frame buffer 338, and a display circuit 340, which are connected via the bus 330. The bus 330 in this figure comprehensively shows buses such as a system bus, a data bus, and an address bus for convenience.

  The effect image data and motion data sent from the control CPU 320 are stored in the drawing memory 334, and the compressed data among these data is decoded by the decoder 332. The drawing memory 334 is used as a work area when the effect image data or motion data is decoded by the decoder 332, or used as a work area when the drawing circuit 336 performs drawing processing or image processing. ).

  The drawing circuit 336 uses the data stored in the drawing memory 334 to sequentially execute commands sent from the control CPU 320 to generate a display image, and uses the generated display image as a frame of a moving image as a frame buffer. Stored in 338. The frame buffer 338 is a VRAM serving as a buffer memory that temporarily stores a frame of a moving image to be output to the effect display device 60.

  The display circuit 340 outputs the display images stored in the frame buffer 338 to the effect display device 60 in the form of video signals in the stored order. The frame buffer 338 has a memory area for two frames, for example. While the display circuit 340 outputs a display image from the memory area for one frame, the drawing circuit 336 generates the next display image, Store in the memory area for another frame.

  The data ROM 324 holds “detailed display pattern data” in which a display control process performed by the display control circuit 326 is defined. At this time, the display pattern data sent from the sub CPU 310 can be referred to as “schematic display pattern data” in which an outline of the effect display process is defined. For example, the outline display pattern data defines a general flow of a series of effect display processes such as the start and stop timings of decoration symbol change, the playback order of a plurality of moving images, and the start and stop timings of playback. . On the other hand, detailed display pattern data includes detailed display control, such as the display order of sprite images for realizing variable display of decorative symbols, and the display processing order for each frame for displaying moving images based on motion data. A process is defined.

  When the presentation control device 313 performs display control based on the “schematic display pattern data” sent from the sub CPU 310, the “detail display pattern data” necessary for the processing is read from the data ROM 324 and both display pattern data are used. Display processing. Therefore, it can be said that the production control device 313 executes the display control process based on the display pattern data including “schematic display pattern data” and “detailed display pattern data”. Therefore, in the present specification, unless explicitly mentioned, the “schematic display pattern data” stored in the sub ROM 312 and the “detailed display pattern data” stored in the data ROM 324 are not distinguished, but simply “display pattern data”. " For example, when the production control means performs a specific process based on the display pattern data held in the data storage means, the display pattern data includes “schematic display pattern data” and “detailed display pattern data”. . In the modification, the display pattern data is not divided into “schematic display pattern data” and “detailed display pattern data”, and the display pattern data serving as both can be stored in the sub ROM 312 or the data ROM 324. Good.

  In the present embodiment, as the hardware configuration of the effect control device 313, a configuration including a control CPU 320, a control RAM 322, a data ROM 324, and a display control circuit 326 is shown. In the modification, the control CPU 320, the control RAM 322, the data ROM 324, and the display control circuit 326 may be integrated instead of being configured as separate electronic components. Further, the processing that is executed by the display control circuit 326 may be executed by the control CPU 320, the control RAM 322, or the data ROM 324. For example, the control CPU 320 included in the effect control device 313 may execute processing that is executed by the decoder 332, the drawing circuit 336, and the display circuit 340 included in the display control circuit 326. Further, the control RAM 322 included in the effect control device 313 may also function as the drawing memory 334 and the frame buffer 338. In addition, the presentation control device 313 may have a hardware configuration that does not include the display control circuit 326. In this case, the processing that is executed by the display control circuit 326 is executed by the control CPU 320, the control RAM 322, or the data ROM 324. May be.

  In the present embodiment, as the hardware configuration of the sub-board 300, a configuration in which an effect control device 313 is included in addition to the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311 and the sub ROM 312 is shown. In the modified example, the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311, the ROM 312 and the effect control device 313 may be integrated instead of being configured as separate electronic components. Further, the processing that is executed by the effect control device 313 may be executed by the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311, or the sub ROM 312. For example, the sub CPU 310 may execute the processing of the control CPU 320, the sub RAM 311 may also function as the control RAM 322, and the sub ROM 312 may also function as the data ROM 324. In addition, the sub-board 300 may have a hardware configuration in which the effect control device 313 is not included. In this case, the processing executed by the effect control device 313 is executed by the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311, or the sub ROM 312. May be.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a control start process of the main board 200 in the pachinko gaming machine. This control start process is executed by the main initial process execution means 280, but hereinafter, it will be described as being executed by the main CPU 290 functioning as the main initial process execution means 280. When the power switch 150 is turned on, the main CPU 290 sets the stack pointer (S100), permits access to the main RAM 291 (S102), and executes hardware-related initial settings such as setting of the built-in registers of the main CPU 290. (S104).

  The main CPU 290 confirms the operation state of the setting key. If the setting key is in the ON state (Y in S105), the main CPU 290 confirms the operation state of the RAM clear switch. If the RAM clear switch is ON (Y in S122), a setting change process is executed (S124). On the other hand, if the RAM clear is OFF (N in S122), a setting confirmation process is executed (S126). If the setting key is in the OFF state in S105 (N in S105), the processes in S122 to S126 are skipped.

  Subsequently, the power-off recovery process or the initialization process of the main RAM 291 is executed according to the operation state of the RAM clear switch, the value of the power-off information flag, and the state of data stored in the main RAM 291. Specifically, when the RAM clear switch is not turned ON and both the value of the power-off information flag and the data stored in the main RAM 291 are normal, the process at the time of power-off recovery is executed. To do. In other cases, that is, even when the RAM clear switch is turned on or when the RAM clear switch is not turned on, either the power-off information flag or the data stored in the main RAM 291 is normal. If not, initialization processing of the main RAM 291 is executed.

  The main CPU 290 confirms the operation state of the RAM clear switch, and when the RAM clear switch is turned on (Y in S106), the main CPU 290 initializes the main RAM 291 (S116). When the RAM clear switch is not turned on (N in S106), the main CPU 290 checks the value of the power-off information flag (S108). If the value of the power-off information flag does not match the power-off normal data (N in S108), the main RAM 291 is initialized (S116). If the value of the power-off information flag matches the power-off normal data (Y in S108), the data stored in the main RAM 291 is inspected (S110). As will be described later, if the processing is normally completed at the time of the previous power interruption, the main CPU 290 uses the checksum because the checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 291 is stored in the main RAM 291. The data in the main RAM 291 is inspected. If the data stored in the main RAM 291 is not normal (N in S112), the data in the main RAM 291 is initialized (S116). If the data stored in the main RAM is normal (Y in S112), a process for returning to the state before power-off is executed (S114).

  In the power-off recovery process (S114), power-on normal data indicating that power-on is normally performed is stored in the power-off information flag, and various error initial settings and communication initial settings with the payout control board 155 are executed. To do. Subsequently, the command request for untransmitted before the power is turned off is cleared, and the command transmission of various information indicating the gaming state is requested. Subsequently, an effect command corresponding to the number of active reserved balls of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is requested. Subsequently, the open / closed state of the second start opening 12 and the special winning opening 20 is returned to the state before the power is turned off. Subsequently, a process for notifying the operating state of the probability variation function of the special symbol is executed.

  In the RAM initialization process (S116), the power-on normal data is stored in the power-off information flag, the entire area of the main RAM 291 is cleared to 0, and the main RAM 291 is initialized and the effect display is initialized. In the initialization process of S116, the setting value stored in the setting memory of the setting change device 170 is not cleared, and the setting value set in the setting change process of S124 is held as it is.

  When the power-off recovery process (S114), the RAM initialization process (S116), or the game setting process (S118) ends, a count value is set to start an interrupt process to be described later, and an interrupt timer operation is started. (S118). As a result, a timer interrupt is generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), and an interrupt process described later is executed. Subsequently, the main CPU 290 executes main processing for managing gaming machines (S120).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process of S124 in FIG. The value of the setting memory in which the setting value of the game setting is to be stored is confirmed. If the setting memory value is not normal (N in S132), the setting value is initialized to the initial value (S134). When “1” to “6” are used as the setting value data, “1” is set as the initial value, and when “0” to “5” is used as the setting value data, “0” is set as the initial value. If the set memory value is normal (Y in S132), the process in S134 is skipped. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the setting change state (S136), and the setting value stored in the setting memory is displayed on the setting display unit 173 (S138). If there is a change operation by the setting change button 172 (Y in S140), the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 173 is updated and the setting value stored in the setting memory is updated (S142). If there is no change operation (N of S140), the process of S142 is skipped. If the setting key remains ON (N in S144), the processes in S138 to S142 are repeated. If the setting key inserted into the setting key cylinder 171 is returned to the original state and turned OFF (Y in S144), the setting display unit 173 is not displayed to make the setting value invisible (S146), and the process returns.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting confirmation processing in S126 in FIG. The value of the setting memory in which the setting value of the game setting is to be stored is confirmed. If the setting memory value is not normal (N in S152), the setting value is initialized to the initial value (S154). If the set memory value is normal (Y in S152), the process in S154 is skipped. The process proceeds to the setting confirmation state (S156), and the setting value stored in the setting memory is displayed on the setting display unit 173 (S158). If the setting key remains ON (N in S160), the display of the setting value is continued by repeating the processing in S158, and if the setting key is OFF (Y in S160), the setting display unit 173 is hidden. The set value is not visible (S162), and the process returns.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the main process of S120 in FIG. The main CPU 290 temporarily disables the timer interrupt (S200), starts the operation of the watchdog timer (S202), and monitors the power interruption (S204). When a power supply voltage supplied from the power supply board 158 is detected by a power supply voltage monitoring circuit (not shown), the power interruption memory is executed by inputting an unconditional interrupt request signal from the power supply voltage monitoring circuit to the main CPU 290. In the processing, the power-off confirmation data is stored in the power-off confirmation flag. Therefore, the main CPU 290 monitors the value of the power-off confirmation flag (S204). If the value of the power-off confirmation flag matches the power-off confirmation data (Y in S206), the main CPU 290 executes processing for power-off. Therefore, it progresses to S212. When the value of the power-off confirmation flag does not match the power-off confirmation data (N in S206), in order to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol, Initial value random number update processing is executed (S208), timer interruption is permitted (S210), and the process returns to S200. Thereafter, S200 to S210 are repeated. When a timer interrupt occurs while the timer interrupt is prohibited (S202 to S208), an interrupt process described later is executed after the timer interrupt is permitted in S210.

  When power-off is detected in S206 (Y in S206), the main CPU 290 restarts the watchdog timer (S212) and checks the content of the power-off information flag (S214). If the content of the power-off information flag does not match the power-on normal data (N in S214), it is determined that the data at the time of power-on is not properly saved, and the power-off abnormal data is stored in the power-off information flag. (S216), the process proceeds to S222. When the content of the power-off information flag matches the power-on normal data (Y in S214), it is determined that the data at the time of power-on is normally stored, and the power-off normal data is stored in the power-off information flag. (S218). Subsequently, at the next power-on, in order to check the backed up data in the main RAM 291, the checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 291 is calculated and stored in the main RAM 291 (S 220). Subsequently, access to the main RAM 291 is prohibited (S222), and a loop is performed until the power is turned off. Note that the above power-off process is executed by the main power-off process executing means 282 realized by the main CPU 290.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs in the main process (S120), the main CPU 290 executes the interrupt process. First, interrupt operation conditions are set (S300), and the watchdog timer is restarted (S302). Subsequently, in order to manage gaming machines, input processing (S304), various random number update processing (S306), initial value update type random number update processing (S308), initial value random number update processing (S310), timer subtraction processing (S312) , Second start port effective period setting process (S314), winning prize monitoring process (S316), prize ball control process (S318), normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S320), normal symbol control process (S322), normal symbol variation start Monitoring process (S324), start port monitoring control process (S326), special symbol control process (S328), special electric accessory control process (S330), special winning opening valid period setting process (S332), special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control Processing (S334), abnormality detection processing (S336), incoming ball passing time abnormality detection processing (S338), gaming state display processing (S340), steering wheel status signal Inspection processing (S342), LED output processing (S344), firing control signal output processing (S346), test signal output processing (S348), solenoid output processing (S350), effect control command transmission processing (S352), external information output processing (S354) are executed in order, the next timer interruption is permitted (S356), and the process returns.

  In the input process (S304), the data of the input port of the switch, disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal, door / frame opening signal, magnetic detection signal, radio wave detection signal, and touch status signal attached to the game board surface are monitored. The data indicating the input state is created and stored in the main RAM 291. The data indicating this input state includes level data (data at the input port at the current interrupt) and rising data or falling data (data at the input port at the current interrupt and data at the previous interrupt). Data indicating a switch that has been switched by comparing the data of the input port with exclusive OR.

  In various random number update processes (S306), the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number are updated. The normal symbol variation pattern random number is read from the main RAM 291 and is stored by incrementing the value if the value is less than the predetermined maximum value, and 0 is stored if the value is greater than or equal to the predetermined maximum value. Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is read from the main RAM 291, and when the result of subtracting the predetermined value from the value is 0 or more, the subtraction result is stored, and when the result is less than 0, the predetermined maximum value is stored. As a result, the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number are updated every time the timer interrupt occurs.

  In the initial value update type random number update process (S308), the random number per ordinary symbol, the symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol are updated. The random number value, maximum value, and initial value are read from the main RAM 291 and the random number value is incremented. If the incremented result exceeds the maximum value, the random number is set to 0. If the incremented result matches the initial value, the initial value random number is read from the main RAM 291 and the initial value is updated. As a result, the random number per symbol, the random number per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol are updated every time the timer interrupt occurs, and when the random number value returns to the initial value, that is, the random number range is cycled. Then, a new initial value is set and a random number is generated.

  In the initial value random number update process (S310), the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. The initial value random number is read from the initial value random number update table of the main RAM 291 and the value of the initial value random number is incremented. If the incremented result exceeds the upper limit value, the initial random number is set to 0. The same process is executed in the initial value random number update process (S208) in the main process (S120).

  In the timer subtraction process (S312), the 2-byte timer is updated. The values of the timers for various controls are read from the main RAM 291 according to the respective tables, and when the timer values are other than 0, the values are sequentially decremented and stored. If the timer value is 0, the timer is not updated.

  In the second start port effective period setting process (S314), the effective period of the second start port 12 is set. The second starting port 12 has an effective period during which a prize ball is paid out and a lottery relating to the second special symbol is executed by entering a game ball, and a prize ball is paid out and a second special ball is drawn even if a game ball enters. An invalid period during which the lottery related to the symbol is not executed is set. As will be described later, in the start port monitoring control process (S326), the second start port winning monitoring process is not executed during the invalid period of the second start port 12, so that a game ball enters the second start port 12. Even so, the payout of prize balls and the lottery related to the second special symbol are not executed. The same applies to the case where the valid period and the invalid period are set for the first starting port 11, the big winning port 20, the first operating port 31, the second operating port 32, the general winning port 33, and the like. When the state of the normal symbol is “operating the normal electric accessory”, data indicating that the second start port 12 is in the effective period is stored in the second start port effective period flag. If the state of the normal symbol is not “operating the normal electric accessory”, if the value of the second start opening effective extension timer is not 0, the second start opening 12 is in the effective period in the second start opening effective period flag. If the value of the second start port effective extension timer is 0, data indicating that the second start port is in an invalid period is stored in the second start port effective period flag.

  In the winning monitoring process (S316), the game ball is inspected to pass through the switch. When the game ball passes through the switch, the switch has no invalid period or is currently in a valid period, and the prize ball is paid out. If there is, the winning counter is updated. It also requests creation of a security output request to be output to the external information output terminal 160 and transmission of a command.

  In the prize ball control process (S318), monitoring of data reception from the payout control board 155, command transmission request to the payout control board 155, command transmission to the payout control board 155, and inspection of received data from the payout control board 155 Are executed in order.

  In the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S320), it is determined that the game ball has passed the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32 by monitoring the passage of the game ball through the first operation port 31 and the second operation port 32. In this case, if the number of retained normal symbol fluctuations is less than the upper limit of 4, the number of retained ordinary symbols is updated, and the random number related to the ordinary symbol is stored in the main RAM 291.

  In the normal symbol control process (S322), the state of the normal symbol is monitored, and when it is determined that the normal symbol control is being performed, the process related to the normal symbol display unit 45 or the normal electric accessory 90 is executed. If the status of the normal symbol is “Normal symbol changing”, the normal symbol changing process is executed. If the normal symbol status is “Normal symbol stopped”, the normal symbol stop symbol displaying process is executed. If it is “operating in an accessory”, the process during operation of an ordinary electric accessory is executed, and if it is “during demonstration of completion of an ordinary electric accessory operation”, the process during an end of normal electric accessory operation is executed. In the normal symbol fluctuation processing, after changing the normal symbol, the fluctuation time is monitored, and if it is judged that the normal symbol fluctuation time has ended, the normal symbol change stop setting is made and the normal symbol status is set to `` Normal Set to “Character stop symbol display”. In the normal symbol stop symbol display processing, the normal symbol stop symbol display time is monitored, and when it is determined that the normal symbol stop symbol display time has ended, the normal symbol operation end setting corresponding to the result of the hit determination is executed. In the case of winning, set the state of the normal symbol to “Normal Electric Tool is in operation”, save the operation state of the normal electric tool opening extension function at the start of the normal electric character operation, and start the normal electric character operation The operation setting of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 91 corresponding to the operation state of the normal electric accessory opening extension function at the time is executed. In the case of detachment, the normal symbol state is set to “normal symbol variation waiting”. In the processing during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, when the winning of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 of the game ball is monitored and it is determined that the winning number of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 has reached the maximum winning number Performs the operation end setting of the ordinary electric accessory 90 and the setting of the second start opening effective extension time. When it is determined that the number of winnings in the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 has not reached the maximum winning number, the opening / closing time of the entrance of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 is monitored. When the opening / closing of the entrance of the prize opening according to the above is performed and it is determined that the opening of the entrance of the series of ordinary electric accessories 90 has ended, the operation end setting of the ordinary electric actor 90 and the second start opening are valid Set the extension time. If it is determined that the opening / closing time of the entrance of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 has not ended, the setting of opening / closing the entrance of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 is not executed. In the normal electric actor operation end demonstration process, the operation end demonstration time of the normal electric accessory 90 is monitored, and when it is determined that the normal electric accessory 90 operation end demo time has ended, the state of the normal symbol is changed to “normal symbol”. Set to "Waiting for change".

  In the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S324), the state of the normal symbol is monitored. Is determined to start. When it is determined that normal symbol variation will be started, the normal symbol operation holding ball count is decremented, and hit determination, stop symbol determination, normal symbol variation pattern number setting, and normal symbol variation time setting are executed. . Thereafter, the state of the normal symbol is set to “normal symbol changing”, and the area of the main RAM 291 used for the normal symbol state setting, hit determination, and variation pattern determination is cleared.

  In the starting port monitoring control process (S326), the first starting port 11 winning and the second starting port 12 winning of the game ball are monitored. When the number of reserved balls for the first special symbol is less than 4, when the winning of the game ball is confirmed, the internal random number is acquired, and the value obtained by adding the value of the soft random number per special symbol to the acquired internal random number, It is stored in the buffer as a random number per special symbol used in jackpot determination. In addition, a design random number and a variation pattern random number are acquired and stored as random numbers related to the special design. When the reservation of the second special symbol is digested in preference to the reservation of the first special symbol, only the update of the hold related to the winning is executed, but when the special symbol reservation is in the winning order, In addition to updating the hold related to the winning, updating the total number of holds and storing the winning order is executed. Next, in order to request a notice effect command corresponding to the random number memorized at the start opening prize, when checking the state of the gaming machine and determining that it is a command transmission period, per request notice effect, per symbol notice effect request, pattern notice The production requests are executed in order. Here, when (1) waiting for a hit and storing the random number related to the first special symbol while the probability variation function of the normal symbol is not activated, (2) waiting for a hit and the normal symbol When the random number related to the second special symbol is stored while the probability variation function is not activated, or (3) When the random number related to the second special symbol is stored during the big hit or the small hit The command transmission period is determined. Next, an effect command corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbols is requested. As a result, the sub-board 300 is notified that the number of reserved balls for special symbols has been updated. As described above, in prefetching, four pieces of advance determination information (pre-failure determination information, advance symbol determination information, advance pattern determination information) and the number of reserved balls are transmitted as a set to the sub-board 300. In the above example, the main CPU 290 controls the transmission of the command for the pre-determination process. However, in another example, when there is a ball entering the starting port, the transmission is uniformly performed and prefetching is possible. The sub CPU 310 may make various situation determinations such as whether or not it is a period. Subsequently, when the value of the second start port effective period flag is inspected, and the value of the second start port effective period flag is data indicating that the second start port 12 is in the effective period, the first start port winning prize is determined. As in the case, the second start opening winning monitoring process is executed. When the value of the second start port effective period flag is data indicating that the second start port 12 is in the invalid period, the second start port winning monitoring process is not executed. In addition, when the winning number of the game ball is confirmed when the number of held balls is 0, the number of held balls is once changed from 0 to 1 and a control process related to the start of change described later is executed. .

  In the special symbol control process (S328), the hit waiting state is inspected. If the special electric accessory is in operation, that is, during the big hit or the small hit, the special symbol control process is terminated. If the special electric accessory is not activated, the special symbol status is inspected. If it is "Waiting for special symbol variation", the special symbol control general-purpose process is terminated. If it is "Start variation", the special symbol variation is completed. The start process is executed. If the special symbol is changing, the special symbol changing process is executed. If the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol stop symbol displaying process is executed. In the special symbol variation start process, the selection number of the special symbol variation pattern is acquired based on the variation pattern random number, the variation time corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern number is determined, and the effect display is started on the sub-board 300. Requests additional symbol information, variation pattern, and character information commands, sets the special symbol state to “special symbol variation”, and clears the variation pattern determination area used to determine the special symbol variation pattern to zero. . In the special symbol change processing, after changing the special symbol, the change time is monitored, and if it is determined that the change time of the special symbol is over, the special symbol change stop setting is made and the special symbol status is set to `` Special Set to “Stopping symbols”. In the special symbol stop symbol display processing, the special symbol stop symbol display time is monitored, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time is ended, the special symbol operation end setting corresponding to the result of the hit determination is executed. In the case of a big hit, in order to terminate the operation of the special symbol, the special symbol state is set to “Special Symbol Fluctuation Waiting”, the number of times that the special electric accessory is activated continuously is set, and the probability of the special symbol Fluctuation function, special symbol variation time shortening function, ordinary symbol probability variation function, ordinary symbol variation time shortening function, and normal electric accessory opening extension function are deactivated, and the state of the gaming machine is prepared to open the big prize opening Set in, set the hit start demonstration display time, request command for hit start demonstration production, and command request for launch position designation production (command request to execute the production suggesting the recommended firing position such as “right-handed”) Execute. When the result of the hit determination is a small hit, it judges whether the special symbol variation time reduction function and the normal symbol probability variation function have finished, updates the variation pattern selection state, requests a game state command, and makes a special symbol In order to end the operation, the special symbol state is set to “special symbol variation standby”, the gaming machine state is set to the small hit start demonstration, the hit start demonstration display time is set, and the hit start demonstration effect is set. A command request and a command request for a launch position designation effect are executed. If the result of the hit determination is out of order, the special symbol variation time shortening function and the normal symbol probability variation function are judged to end the operation, the variation pattern selection state is updated, the game state command is requested, and the special symbol In order to finish the operation, the state of the special symbol is set to “waiting for special symbol variation”, and a command request for a launch position designation effect is executed.

  In the special electric accessory control process (S330), in order to execute the process related to the special electric accessory, the operating state of the condition device and the special electric accessory is inspected, and the condition device is operating or the special electric accessory is operating. If it is determined, the process related to the special electric accessory is executed. Depending on the operating state of the special electric accessory, processing for opening the special prize opening, processing during operation of the special electric accessory, closing the special prize opening, processing during the big hit end demonstration, processing during the big hit start demonstration, special processing per small hit A process during operation, a process during closing of a small winning big prize opening, and a process during a small hit end demonstration are executed.

  In the big prize opening validity period setting process (S332), in order to save the result of the validity period judgment of the big prize opening 20, when the value of the big prize opening validity time is 0, the big prize opening validity period flag is a big prize. The mouth invalid period data is stored, and when it is other than 0, the big prize opening validity period data is stored in the big prize opening validity period flag.

  In the special symbol variation start monitoring control process (S334), the operating state of the special symbol is monitored to determine whether or not the special symbol is in a state where the variation can be started. When the digestion order of the reserved balls of the special symbol is the preferential digestion of the second special symbol, (1) the jackpot or the jackpot is not being hit, (2) the first special symbol is waiting for fluctuation, (3 ) When the second special symbol is waiting for variation, and (4) the special reserved symbol has a number other than 0, the special symbol can start to vary. Is determined. (5) In addition to the above (1) to (3), (5) the total number of reserved balls in the special symbol is other than 0, when the digestion order of the special symbols in the reserved ball is a winning order, (6) When the determination is consistent with the digestion order, that is, the winning order, it is determined that the special symbol can be started to change.

  When it is determined that the special symbol is in a state where the variation can be started, the number of reserved balls for operation of the special symbol is subtracted, and an effect command corresponding to the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is requested. Thereby, the sub board 300 is notified that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol has been updated.

  Next, a special symbol hit determination is executed. In the hit determination, it is determined whether a big hit, a small hit or a loss is made based on a random number per special symbol, and the determination result is stored in a special symbol determination flag. Next, the design is determined. In determining the symbol, if the winning judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the symbol random number per special symbol, if the hit is small, the small hit symbol is determined. Is determined.

  If the result of the hit determination is a big hit, based on the value of the group determination number indicating the type of the hit symbol determined in the symbol determination process, the operation content of the probability variation function of the special symbol is determined. Set the gaming state after the big hit, such as the operation of the variable time shortening function and the easy-to-win state for normal symbols. Subsequently, settings such as the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated and the content of the opening time of the big prize opening are executed. Subsequently, the contents of the variation pattern selection state are set by selecting a variation pattern table to be referred to after the end of the big hit based on the result of the hit determination and the operation state of the probability variation function of the normal symbol. Subsequently, the start demonstration time and the end demonstration time are set with reference to a table selected based on the value of the group determination number indicating the gaming state and the type of winning symbol. Subsequently, the area of the main RAM 291 used for the hit determination and symbol determination is cleared, and the state of the special symbol is set to “change start”.

  If the hit judgment result is a small hit, select the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to after the small hit ends, set the contents of the fluctuation pattern selection state, set the start demo time and end demo time, The area of the main RAM 291 used for determination and symbol determination is cleared, and the state of the special symbol is set to “change start”. If the result of the hit determination is out of place, the area of the main RAM 291 used for the hit determination and symbol determination is cleared, and the state of the special symbol is set to “change start”.

  In the abnormality detection process (S336), the main CPU 290 functioning as the main error detection means 284 inspects the magnetic detection signal, the disconnection / short-circuit power supply abnormality detection signal, the radio wave detection signal, and the door / frame opening signal, and the error state is changed. If there is, the error state is stored, and the sub board 300 is requested to display the error state effect of the gaming machine. At this time, you may control the light emission mode of light emission means, such as LED mounted in the control board, according to an error state. If there is no change in the error state, the error state storage and the error state effect display request are not executed.

  In the incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S338), the main CPU 290 functioning as the main error detection means 284 monitors the continuous on time of each switch level in order to detect the incoming ball passage time abnormality, and the continuous on time ( For example, if it is determined that the counter value incremented at each interruption when the switch is on is an abnormal value, the setting of the abnormal ball passing time, the command transmission request, and the security output to the external information output terminal 160 Create output requests in sequence. At this time, you may control the light emission mode of light emission means, such as LED mounted in the control board, according to a ball passing time abnormality. If it is determined that the continuous on-time is not abnormal, the security output request is not created.

  In the game state display process (S340), each display is required to request the display of the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of reserved balls for normal symbols, and the number of reserved balls for special symbols. Create data.

  In the handle state signal inspection process (S342), in order to monitor the touch state of the handle, the handle state is inspected. If it is determined that the handle state has changed as a result of the inspection, the handle state monitoring timer is subtracted. Update, setting of a handle state monitoring timer, and a command transmission request for handle state effect are executed. As a result of the inspection, if it is determined that there is no change in the handle state, the setting of the handle state monitoring timer is executed. If the result of decrementing the value of the handle state monitoring timer is other than 0, it is determined that the timer is being subtracted, and the subsequent processing is not executed.

  In the LED output process (S344), a special symbol display, a normal symbol display, a special symbol operation hold ball number display, a normal symbol operation hold ball number display, a game state display, and a special electric accessory are continuously displayed. Display initialization, to display the number of times the actuator is operated, the operating state of the special electric accessory when the accessory continuous operating device is not operating, the display of the strike, the error, and the prize ball ratio The display data is acquired and output in order.

  In the launch control signal output process (S346), in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, setting of the prohibition / permission of launch corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 155 and the disconnection short circuit power supply, and After obtaining the prohibition / permission data for launching, the output of the prohibition / permission signal for firing is executed.

  In the test signal output process (S348), a signal to be output to the test apparatus is created and output to the corresponding output port.

  In the solenoid output process (S350), in order to output the output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 91 and the big prize opening solenoid 92, the acquisition of the output data of the ordinary electric combination solenoid 91 and the output data of the big prize opening solenoid 92 Perform acquisition and output of output data. The operation flag and operation timer of each solenoid are acquired, and output data corresponding to the acquired solenoid operation flag and solenoid operation timer is acquired. Next, the solenoid operation timer is updated and output data is output to the solenoid output port.

  In the effect control command transmission process (S352), the presence or absence of a transmission request for a command to be transmitted to the sub-board 300 is inspected, and if it is determined that there is a transmission request, the requested command data is acquired and the used command buffer is set to 0. Clear, acquire MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, output MODE data, hold MODE data, acquire EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, and output EVENT data.

  In the external information output process (S354), a signal to be output to the external information output terminal 160 is created, and the created signal is output to the external information output port.

  The random numbers used in the operation process of the main board 200 described above will be described in more detail. Random numbers used in the main board 200 mainly include a random number per ordinary symbol and a random number per ordinary symbol as a random number related to a normal symbol, and a random number per special symbol (hard random number) as a random number related to a special symbol. There are soft random numbers per special symbol, random numbers per special symbol, and variable random numbers. In addition, the initial value random number for the normal symbol, the initial value for the special symbol, the initial value for the special symbol, the random number for giving the initial value of the random number for the normal symbol, the random number for the special symbol, and the soft random number for the special symbol. There are random numbers and soft initial value random numbers per special symbol.

  The random number per normal symbol is updated in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) of the interrupt process, and is stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The random number per normal symbol is the number of normal symbol fluctuations held when it is determined that the game ball has passed the first operating port 31 or the second operating port 32 in the normal symbol operating gate monitoring process (S320) of the interrupt process. Is less than 4 which is the upper limit value, it is acquired from a predetermined position of the main RAM 291 and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The normal symbol random number is used for the hit determination and the determination of the stop symbol when it is determined in the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S324) that the variation of the normal symbol is started.

  The normal symbol variation pattern random number takes a value of, for example, 0 to 232, is updated in various random number update processing (S306) of the interrupt processing, and is stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The normal symbol variation pattern random number is stored in the normal symbol variation when the game ball passes the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32 in the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S320) of the interrupt process. When the number is less than the upper limit of 4, the number is acquired from a predetermined position of the main RAM 291 and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The normal symbol variation pattern random number is used for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol when it is determined in the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S324) that the variation of the normal symbol is started.

  The random number per special symbol is determined when the winning of the game ball is confirmed when the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4 in the start port monitoring control process (S326) of the interrupt process. The internal random number and the soft random number per special symbol are acquired and added together, and stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The random number per special symbol is used to execute the big hit determination and the small hit determination in the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S334) of the interrupt process.

  The soft random number per special symbol is updated in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) of the interrupt process and stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The soft random number per special symbol is the main RAM 291 when the winning of the game ball is confirmed in the start port monitoring control process (S326) when the number of operation reserved balls of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4. And is used to generate a random number per special symbol as described above.

  The symbol random number per special symbol takes a value of, for example, 0 to 999 (0 to 255 in the example of FIG. 7), and is updated in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) of the interrupt process. Stored. The symbol random number per special symbol is stored in the main RAM 291 when the winning of a game ball is confirmed when the number of reserved balls for operation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4 in the start port monitoring control process (S326). From the predetermined position and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The symbol random number per special symbol is used to determine the big hit symbol when the hit determination is a big hit in the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S334) of the interrupt process.

  The variation pattern random number takes a value of, for example, 0 to 49999 (0 to 255 in the example of FIG. 8), is updated in various random number update processes (S306) of the interrupt process, and is stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The variation pattern random number is a predetermined value stored in the main RAM 291 when the winning of the game ball is confirmed when the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4 in the start port monitoring control process (S326). It is acquired from the position and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The variation pattern random number is used to determine a special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol control process (S328) of the interrupt process.

  The initial value random number per ordinary symbol, the initial symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are values in the same range as the random number per ordinary symbol, the random symbol per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol, respectively. The initial value random number update process (S208) of the main process (S120) and the initial value random number update process (S310) of the interrupt process are updated and stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The initial value random number per ordinary symbol, the initial symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are the random number per ordinary symbol, the random symbol per special symbol, and the special initial random number update processing (S308). When updating the soft random number per symbol, it is used as the initial value of each random number.

  Since the interrupt process is executed at regular intervals by timer interruption, various random number update processes (S306) and initial value update type random number update processes (S308) included in the interrupt process are also executed at regular intervals. The In other words, the random number per ordinary symbol, the regular symbol variation pattern random number, the random number per special symbol, the soft random number per special symbol, the symbol random number per special symbol, and the variation pattern random number are updated at regular intervals. On the other hand, the main process (S120) is a period from the end of the interrupt process until the next timer interrupt occurs, that is, the time required for the interrupt process from a certain time measured by the timer. Repeated for the reduced time. Since the time required for the interrupt process varies depending on the gaming state and the like, the initial value random number update process (S208) in the main process (S120) includes various random number update processes (S306) and initial value update type random number update processes (S308). Unlike), it is not executed at regular intervals. Thereby, the initial value random number acquired when setting the initial value in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) can be made random every time.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control start processing of the sub board 300 in the pachinko gaming machine. This control start process is executed by the sub initial process execution unit 360. Hereinafter, the control start process will be described as being executed by the sub CPU 310 functioning as the sub initial process execution unit 360. When the control of the sub board 300 is started, the sub CPU 310 sets the stack pointer (S500), prohibits all interrupts until various initial settings are completed (S502), and sets the registers of the sub CPU 310 and initializes the ports. Initial setting related to hardware is executed (S504). The control program is read from the sub ROM 312 and arranged in the sub RAM 311. Among various variables in the control program, an initial value is set for a variable with an initial value, and zero-clear data is set for a variable without an initial value. Thus, the sub RAM 311 is initialized (S506). The interrupt processing in the sub-board 300 includes processing at power-on and reset processing when various abnormalities occur when the watchdog function is effective as interrupt processing executed with the highest priority. Next, as a priority level 7 interrupt process with the highest execution priority, there is a command process received from the main board 200. Next, as a priority level 3 interrupt process with the next highest priority, the CPU runaway detection by the watchdog timer There is a reset process at the time. The priority level 2 interrupt process to be prioritized includes a process related to a command transmitted / received to / from the control CPU 320. The priority level 1 interrupt process having the lowest priority level is a communication process with the real time clock. And various device control processes such as lamps, solenoids, and motors. If interrupts related to the various types of processing described above occur at the same time, the interrupts are executed with priority from the highest priority set in advance for each interrupt type. Note that the processing shown in this figure includes the power-on processing that is the highest-priority level interrupt and reset processing when various abnormalities occur, and the reset processing that is performed when CPU runaway is detected that is a priority-level 3 interrupt. Including.

  Interrupts (priority level 7) other than commands received from the main board 200 are prohibited (S510), and various error information used in the model is set from all the error information for all models stored in advance (S512). . All lamps such as the decoration lamp 111 are turned off (S514), the operation of the watch dog timer is started (S516), and the main process is executed (S518). Normally, the main process of S518 does not return to this flow, but when the process returns, the process shifts to sleep (low power consumption mode) (S520).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the main process of S518 in FIG. In order to check whether the control program arranged in the sub-RAM 311 in S506 in FIG. 20 is correctly arranged in the main process of this figure, the start address for starting the check is acquired (S530). All interrupts are permitted (S532), and an initialization operation for devices such as motors and solenoids is executed (S534).

  If it is set to use the watchdog timer, the watchdog timer is cleared (S536), the decoration symbol counter is updated so that the combination of the decoration symbol removal becomes a random combination (S540), and the input port of the sub CPU 310 Is monitored (S542). In addition, since S540 is a process in a method for determining an out-of-decoration symbol using a counter, in the case of a method for determining an out-of-decoration symbol using a lottery sheet that incorporates all symbol combinations to be out-of-sequence. Does not execute the process of S540. The process of determining an out-of-decoration symbol using the lottery sheet is executed when a command indicating a special symbol stop symbol is received from the main board 200 as described later in S552. The sub CPU 310 functioning as the sub error detection means 364 monitors the error state and, when various errors are detected, notifies the error (S544), and executes processing according to the input state of the effect button 109 (S546). A preliminary lottery is executed (S548). Note that in the advance notice lottery in S548, a notice effect command that appears immediately after the start of symbol variation is transmitted to the effect control device 313 as soon as possible. Dividing into loops, the notice effects that appear immediately after the start of symbol variation are drawn in the previous loop. If there is an operation request for a device such as a real time clock, a lamp, a motor, or a solenoid, the operation is executed (S550), the command stored in the command buffer is analyzed (S552), and if the command analysis is immediately after, the process proceeds to S536. Return (Y in S554) If not immediately after command analysis (N in S554), the lottery soft random number is updated as a low-priority process that may be performed in the idle time (S556), and the process returns to S536. In S552, if the command to be analyzed indicates a variation pattern of a special symbol, the variation effect pattern of the decoration symbol is determined in the processing of S552. If the command to be analyzed indicates a special symbol stop symbol, a lottery sheet is selected. If the method is used to determine the out-of-decoration symbol, the stop symbol of the ornament symbol is determined in the process of S552.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when a command is received from the main board 200. The main command received from the main board 200 is a priority level 7 interrupt command having the highest priority after the reset interrupt and error interrupt. The data received from the main board 200 is read to the input port, and when the same data is read twice consecutively, the data is confirmed as a new command (Y in S600), and the confirmed command is the first command. If it is (MODE data) (Y in S602), the first command is saved in the temporary storage area (S604). A hard random number is acquired for subsequent processing (S606), and the process returns to the original routine. Thus, by acquiring a hard random number each time a main command is interrupted from the main board 200, the randomness of the value is increased without causing periodicity in the random number acquisition timing. If the data read in S600 does not coincide twice (up to 5 times can be read), S602 is skipped and the process returns to the original routine (N in S600).

  If the confirmed command is not the first command but the second command in S602 (N in S602), if it can be confirmed that the first command has already been properly received (Y in S608), the command buffer (command data The command write pointer, which is the reading position in the ring buffer for use, is acquired (S610), and the first command and the second command are stored in the command buffer (S612). The command data stored in the command buffer is analyzed in S552 in FIG. The command write pointer is updated (S614), the first command stored in the temporary storage area is cleared (S616), and the process returns to the original routine. If the first command has not been received in S608, S610 and subsequent steps are skipped (N in S608), and the process returns to the original routine.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when a timer interrupt for effect display control occurs. This timer interrupt is a priority level 2 interrupt for transmitting a command related to effect display from the sub CPU 310 to the control CPU 320, and occurs at a cycle of 500 μs. In this interrupt, the buffer is checked (S620), and if there is command data for transmission in the buffer (Y in S622), the command data is read (S624) and transmitted to the control CPU 320 (S626). Note that the transmission of command data to the control CPU 320 attempts transmission up to three times at a predetermined time interval until the sub CPU 310 receives a command indicating that the control CPU 320 has normally received from the control CPU 320. After the transmission, the setting of the buffer read address is updated (S628), and the process returns to the original routine. If there is no data for transmission in the buffer (N in S622), the process returns to the original routine by skipping S624 and subsequent steps.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when the sub CPU 310 receives a command from the control CPU 320. This interrupt is also a priority level 2 interrupt. The command received from the control CPU 320 by the sub CPU 310 is a command indicating that the command transmitted from the sub CPU 310 to the control CPU 320 has been normally received. When a command is received from the control CPU 320, the received command data is read (S630), the command is analyzed (S632), stored in the command buffer (S634), and the process returns to the original routine.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when a timer interrupt for controlling various devices occurs. This timer interrupt is an interrupt for lamp control of the decorative lamp 111 and the like, control of a solenoid and motor for driving the movable accessory 66, and management control of various timers, and is generated at a cycle of 1 ms. Since priority level 1 is the lowest priority interrupt, priority level 2 or higher interrupts are permitted (S640), a signal indicating an input from the effect button 109, a signal indicating an error detection, and a signal indicating a power interruption Then, input / output of a port for inputting / outputting a drive signal to / from a control target device such as a motor or a solenoid is processed (S642). At this time, if a signal indicating power interruption is input, the process immediately proceeds to backup processing. Updates data related to device control, such as count processing based on control patterns of devices such as motors and solenoids, and on / off control of a buffer for writing data to the port in S642 (S644), and a timer for measuring the timing of presentation Update (S646), update the timer for managing the input valid time of the effect button 109 (S648), and update the task control counter for lighting switch control of the decorative lamp 111, runaway monitoring control of the control CPU 320, etc. Then, a 16 ms cycle is created (S650).

  The minimum unit for lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111 is 16 ms. One frame of the image display control is 16 ms or 32 ms, and the integral multiple thereof is set as the minimum unit for lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111, so that the lamp control and the image display control can be easily synchronized. In addition, for example, when counting a relatively long period of time such as error notification for 30 seconds, if a count of one interrupt (1 ms) cycle is used, the count value becomes longer than necessary, but 16 ms The count value can be shortened by setting the cycle count value.

  Task control includes 16 types of tasks from processing 0 to 15, one of which is lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111, and two of which are runaway monitoring control of the control CPU 320. The lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111 is performed once every 16 interrupts according to the count value of the task control counter, thereby realizing switching at a cycle of 16 ms. The runaway monitoring control of the control CPU 320 is assigned to, for example, processing 0 and processing 8, and when the count value of the task control counter is 0 and 8, that is, once every 8 interrupts, the toggle signal from the control CPU 320 is monitored (S652). By doing so, monitoring in a cycle of 8 ms is realized.

  The control CPU 320 outputs a toggle signal that is turned on and off for each frame. If this toggle signal does not change at the same value continuously for 1600 ms, it is determined that the control CPU 320 is out of control, and the sub CPU 310 The control CPU 320 transmits a reset signal to the control CPU 320 and receives the reset signal, and executes the reset. Since the toggle signal is received from the control CPU 320 at a cycle of one frame (16 ms or 32 ms), monitoring is performed at a cycle of 8 ms shorter than that cycle. Finally, a timer for managing a relatively long error notification period such as an error notification for 30 seconds as described above is subtracted (S654), and the error notification ends when the timeout occurs.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation display process. If the second winning / failing lottery value is put on hold (Y in S700), the second winning / failing determining means 222 reads the second winning / failing lottery value and determines whether or not the second special symbol 52 is winning (S702), and the second winning / failing value is determined. The determination unit 222 determines the stop symbol of the second special symbol 52 (S704), the second variation pattern determination unit 232 determines the variation pattern of the second special symbol 52 (S706), and a variation start command is issued together with the determined result. Transmission to the sub-board 300 starts the symbol variation of the second special symbol 52 (S716).

  If the second winning lottery value is not held (N in S700) and the first winning lottery value is held (Y in S708), the first winning / nothing lottery means 221 performs the first winning / nothing lottery. The value is read again to determine whether or not the first special symbol 51 is correct (S710), the first correctness determination unit 221 determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol 51 (S712), and the first variation pattern determination unit 231 is the first. A variation pattern of one special symbol 51 is determined (S714), and a variation start command is transmitted to the sub-board 300 together with the determined result to start symbol variation of the first special symbol 51 (S716). If the first winning / losing lottery value is not held, the processing from S710 to S722 is skipped (N in S708).

  The special symbol variation display is processed (S718), S718 is repeated until the symbol display stop timing is reached after a predetermined variation time has elapsed (N in S720), and the symbol display is stopped after the predetermined variation time has elapsed. When the timing is reached (Y in S720), a variation stop command is transmitted to the sub-board 300, and the symbol variation being displayed is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol (S722), and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a process of decorative symbol variation display. The effect determining means 303 of the sub-board 300 receives the command indicating the start of change and the contents of the effect display from the main board 200 (S750), and stops the decorative symbol according to the received special symbol stop symbol, variation pattern, and the result of the determination. A mode is determined (S752), and a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined (S754). Here, when the sign setting is turned on by the pre-determination (Y in S756), the already determined variable effect pattern includes a specific effect content that should avoid the superimposed display with the notice effect. If it is not (S 758 N) and the symbol change is not triggered by the precursor setting turned on (N in S 760), a setting to display a predetermined notice effect is executed (S 764). If it is a symbol variation that is turned on (Y in S760), the precursor setting is turned off (S762). When the sign setting is not on (N in S756) or when the specific effect content is included in the variation effect pattern (Y in S758), the processing from S760 to S764 is skipped.

  After that, the decorative effect change effect display is started (S766), the decorative effect change effect display process (S768), the notice effect display process is executed (S770), and the change stop command is received from the main board 200. S768 and S770 are repeated (N in S772), and when the change stop command is received (Y in S772), the design change display is stopped by stopping the decorative design in the stop mode determined in S752 (S774). ), The decoration effect variation effect is terminated (S776).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special game process. First, the effect display control means 305 starts special game effect processing (S800), and the opening / closing control means 275 opens the special winning opening 20 (S802). If the predetermined opening time has not elapsed (N in S804) and the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening 20 has not reached nine or more, the process returns to S804 (N in S806), and whether the predetermined opening time has elapsed ( If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S804), but the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 20 has reached nine or more (Y in S806), the opening / closing control means 275 is the big winning mouth. 20 is closed (S810).

  If the unit game has not reached the final round (N in S810), 1 is added to the number of rounds and the process returns to S802 (S812). If the unit game has reached the final round (Y in S810), the effect display The control means 305 terminates the special game effect processing (S814), the special game control means 260 terminates the special game (S816), and starts the execution of the specific game, that is, the probability change, short time, and easy entry (S818). ).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the small hit game process. In the small hit game, a unit game that is executed only once is started (S819), the special winning opening 20 is opened (S820), and the opening is continued until a predetermined opening time elapses (N in S822). If the time has elapsed (Y in S822), the special prize opening 20 is closed (S824), and if opening and closing for the set number of times has not been completed (N in S826), 1 is added to the number of opening and closing and the process returns to S820. (S828) If the opening / closing for the set number of times has been completed (Y in S826), the small hit game is terminated.

  In the base technology, there are generally more big hits in the second game than the big hits in the first game, that is, the second game is one big hit in the second game. In other examples, the first game may be designed to have a higher expected winning ball value than the second game. However, the first game and the second game may be designed so that the expected prize-ball acquisition values are substantially equal. In the latter case, the average number of unit games included in the special game executed in the first game and the special game executed in the second game may be designed to be equal. For example, in the first game, a special game in which a unit game is executed 10 times with a probability of 100% is executed, and in the second game, a special game in which a unit game is executed 4 times with a probability of 50%. However, a special game in which a unit game is executed 16 times with a probability of 50% may be executed. In any case, when a special area is provided in the special winning opening, and a game ball that has entered the special winning opening enters the specific area or passes through the specific area, in the normal game after the end of the special game A specific game such as a probability change state may be implemented. In this case, the special game executed when the big game is won in the second game is easier to enter the specific area than the special game executed when the big game is won in the first game. The probability that the normal game in the probability variation state is executed after the end of the special game is high may be configured. For example, there is a first hit in which a special game in which entering a specific area is relatively difficult is executed and a second win in which a special game in which entering a specific area is relatively easy are executed. It may be provided and the second game may be configured to have a higher probability of winning the second game than the first game. Alternatively, the probability of winning second in the first game may be less than 100%, but the probability of winning second in the second game may be 100%.

(Base technology 2)
Next, a basic configuration of the slot machine will be described as a prerequisite technology.
FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing a basic structure on the outer surface of the slot machine 1010. The slot machine 1010 includes a case base 1102 that is mainly a box-like body, a case door 1104 provided on the front surface of the case base 1102, and various types of cases provided on the case base 1102 and the case door 1104. An apparatus. The housing door portion 1104 is a door body that is attached to the opening of the housing base portion 1102 so as to be openable and closable. The housing base portion 1102 and the housing door portion 1104 are integrated to form a housing of the slot machine 1010. Form. The case door 1104 is locked during the business hours of the amusement store, and unauthorized access to the inside of the slot machine 1010 is prevented. The inside can be accessed only when the chassis door 1104 is unlocked by an employee of the amusement store.

  The casing door 1104 is provided with a transparent window 1132 at the front center thereof, and a reel that rotates inside is visually recognized through the transparent window 1132. An effect display device 1130 that displays effect content is provided at the upper front of the housing door 1104. A first bet button 1112a, a second bet button 1112b, a settlement button 1113, a cross key 1118, an effect button 1120, and a medal slot 1110 are provided in an operation area provided below the transparent window 1132 in the housing door 1104. It is done. The first bet button 1112a is a button for placing one medal (hereinafter also referred to as “betting”), and the second bet button 1112b is a so-called max bet button, which is a maximum bet number of three pieces. It is a button for placing medals. The checkout button 1113 is a button for giving an instruction to pay out to the player a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 1110 and stored as a stored medal or a bet medal. The cross key 1118 and the effect button 1120 are operation input means for accepting a player's operation input as an effect. Below the bet buttons 1112a, 11b, a start lever 1114 is provided for the player to instruct the start of reel rotation. On the right side of the start lever 1114, a left stop button 1116a, a middle stop button 1116b, and a right stop button 1116c for instructing to stop the rotation of the three reels are provided. A medal payout opening 1108 and a medal tray 1106 are provided in front of the case door 1104, and speakers 1122 are provided on the left and right of the payout opening 1108. A plurality of effect lamps 1124 are provided at a plurality of locations such as the outer periphery of the casing door 1104.

  A state display lamp, a frequency display lamp, a stored number display lamp, and a payout number display lamp are provided on the effect display device 1130 (not shown). The status display lamp is turned on when, for example, a bonus game or AT (assist time) is started, and is turned off when the game ends. The number-of-times display lamp is a 7-segment display that displays the bonus game, the number of times of AT execution, and the like. The stored number display lamp is a 7-segment display that displays the number of stored game medals. The payout number display lamp is a 7-segment display that displays the number of game medals to be paid out when a small combination is established. When a certain abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1010, the payout number display lamp displays alphabet characters indicating the type of error. For example, there are a hopper empty error, a game medal payout error, a game medal retention error, a game medal backflow error, an auxiliary storage full error, a rotation stop error, a set value error, and the like. The hopper empty error is an error when the game medal in the hopper tank 1162 becomes empty. The game medal payout error is an error when a game medal is paid out at a timing different from the original. The game medal retention error is an error when game medals are jammed inside the medal slot 1110. The game medal backflow error is an error when the game medal advances in a direction different from the original route, such as a game medal entering from a position different from the medal slot 1110. The auxiliary storage full error is an error when the game medals in the hopper tank 1162 are full. The spinning stop error is an error when each reel does not stop at a predetermined position. The set value error is an error when the set value is out of a predetermined numerical range.

  FIG. 31 is a rear view of the housing door portion 1104 that is exposed when the housing door portion 1104 is opened. In the approximate center, a transparent window 1132 is provided. In the upper part, a sub-control device 1300 called a sub-board for controlling the effect in the game is installed. Below the transparent window 1132, a medal selector 1150, a medal guiding path 1152 on the right side, and a medal return path 1154 on the lower side are provided. When a medal is inserted into a medal insertion slot, which will be described later, the medal selector 1150 distributes the medal to the medal guiding path 1152 when the medal can be accepted, and distributes it to the medal return path 1154 when the medal cannot be accepted. The medals distributed to the medal guiding path 1152 are stored in a hopper tank, which will be described later, through the medal guiding path 1152.

  FIG. 32 is a front view showing the internal configuration of the housing base 1102 exposed when the housing door 1104 is opened. A left reel 1160a, a middle reel 1160b, and a right reel 1160c are rotatably provided at a substantially central portion of the housing base 1102. The left reel 1160a, the middle reel 1160b, and the right reel 1160c are rotating members having a plurality of symbols printed on their outer peripheral surfaces, and the symbols are rotated by the driving force of the stepping motor to rotate the symbols through the transparent window 1132. Visible to the player.

  A main controller 1200 that is a so-called main board for controlling the progress of the game is installed on the upper portion of the housing base 1102. In main controller 1200, a setting change switch 1168 is provided on the right side thereof. The setting change switch 1168 includes a button for changing the game specifications in six stages, a keyhole for inserting a setting key held by an employee of the game shop, and a setting memory for storing the set setting value. The six levels of setting values associated with different game specifications become game specifications that are more advantageous to the player as the numerical value is larger from setting 1 to setting 6. When an amusement shop employee inserts a setting key into the keyhole and turns it, the setting can be changed by operating the button.

  A hopper tank 1162 is provided below the housing base 1102, and a payout device 1164 (hereinafter also referred to as “hopper”) for paying out medals from the payout opening 1108 is provided below the hopper tank 1162. On the left side of the hopper tank 1162 is provided a power supply board 1166 that supplies power to each part of the slot machine 1010.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels. On the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 1160a, middle reel 1160b, and right reel 1160c, a symbol row as shown in the table of the figure is printed. On each reel, 20 symbols corresponding to symbol numbers 0 to 19 are arranged at equal intervals. Of these symbols, when a combination of symbols stopped on the active line becomes a predetermined same symbol or a predetermined combination in which a predetermined combination is established, the winning of the combination is determined. On the other hand, the line in which the symbols are arranged includes a combination line that is not set as an effective line and is not treated as a winning combination even if a predetermined same symbol or a predetermined combination is stopped.

  In the slot machine 1010 described above, the player places medals by inserting 1 to 3 medals from the medal insertion slot 1110. When medals are stored as credits, the player places one or three medals by pressing the first bet button 1112a, the second bet button 1112b, or the checkout button 1113. When the player operates the start lever 1114, the left reel 1160a, the middle reel 1160b, and the right reel 1160c start to rotate, and the symbol row on the reel moves at high speed in the vertical direction. When the player presses the left stop button 1116a, the middle stop button 1116b, and the right stop button 1116c in any order, the rotation of the left reel 1160a, the middle reel 1160b, and the right reel 1160c stops in the order corresponding to the pressing order, Each symbol is displayed at the stop position. If the combination of symbols stopped on a given active line falls into one of multiple types of winning combination, it is judged as “winning” and the number of medals according to the type of winning combination is paid out or the game state Migration is performed.

  FIG. 34 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1010. The slot machine 1010 includes a main control device 1200 and a sub control device 1300. Main controller 1200 is electrically connected to reels 1160a to c, bet buttons 1112a and 11b, checkout button 1113, start lever 1114, stop buttons 1116a to c, and setting change switch 1168, and sub controller 1300 is an effect lamp. 1124, the effect display device 1130, the speaker 1122, the cross key 1118, and the effect button 1120 are electrically connected. The main control device 1200 and the sub control device 1300 are each configured to include elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs and a CPU used for arithmetic processing in terms of hardware. Functional blocks captured from various perspectives.

  Each functional block included in main controller 1200 may be configured in such a manner that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on sub controller 1300 instead of main controller 1200. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub control device 1300 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the main control device 1200 instead of the sub control device 1300. However, since data transmission / reception between the main control device 1200 and the sub-control device 1300 is unidirectional from the main control device 1200 to the sub-control device 1300, the entire operation is realized by such data transmission / reception in one direction. Each component is arranged in the main control device 1200 and the sub control device 1300 as described above. As described above, since one-way data transmission from the main control device 1200 to the sub control device 1300 is maintained, data is transmitted from the configuration included in the sub control device 1300 to the configuration included in the main control device 1200. Cannot send data requests. Therefore, information generated by the main control device 1200 cannot be referred to from the sub control device 1300 unless the main control device 1200 transmits the information to the sub control device 1300 unilaterally.

  The main controller 1200 includes a combination lottery means 1202, random number determination means 1204, winning flag control means 1206, reel control means 1208, stop position determination table 1210, operation order detection means 1212, winning determination means 1214, payout means 1216, special game. Control means 1218 and setting change means 1220 are provided.

  The role lottery means 1202 executes a role lottery for determining a winning combination from a plurality of types of roles when the player operates the start lever 1114, and transmits the result of the role lottery to the sub-control device 1300. To do. There are three types of roles: small role, special role, and re-playing role. There are multiple types of small roles, and the number of medals according to the type is paid out. The special role includes a regular bonus (also referred to as “RB”) and a big bonus (also referred to as “BB”). The re-playing role is also called “replay”, and is a role in which a game can be played again in the same state as when the same number of medals are inserted without inserting new medals. The random number determination means 1204 acquires a random value used for the lottery as a lottery value. The “random number” referred to in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The role lottery means 1202 determines the winning combination depending on whether or not the lottery value acquired by the random number determination means 1204 falls within any lottery value range assigned to each role as the role lottery.

  The winning flag control means 1206 turns on the flag corresponding to the winning combination among the plurality of flags corresponding to each winning combination. If the winning combination with the flag turned on is a small combination, there is no carryover of the winning combination, so the flag is turned off regardless of whether or not a prize is won when the game ends. When the winning combination with the flag turned on is a special combination, the winning is carried over until winning, so the flag is kept on until winning and the flag is turned off when winning. If the winning combination with the flag turned on is a re-gamer, the winning combination will not carry over, so the flag is turned off when the game ends.

  The reel control means 1208 controls the start of rotation of the left reel 1160a, the middle reel 1160b, and the right reel 1160c, triggered by the operation of the start lever 1114, and information indicating the operation of the start lever 1114 It transmits to the control apparatus 1300. The reel control means 1208 selects one of the plurality of stop position determination tables 1210 in accordance with the result of the winning lottery. The reel control means 1208 triggers the individual presses of the left stop button 1116a, middle stop button 1116b, and right stop button 1116c, and stops the rotation of the left reel 1160a, middle reel 1160b, and right reel 1160c in response to the press. Control is performed and information indicating that the stop button has been pressed is transmitted to the sub-control device 1300. The reel control means 1208 controls the rotation and stop of the left reel 1160a, the middle reel 1160b, and the right reel 1160c by controlling the driving of the stepping motors provided respectively.

  Based on the stop position determination table 1210, the reel control means 1208 determines the left reel 1160a, the middle reel 1160b, and the right reel 1160c according to the timing and order of pressing the left stop button 1116a, middle stop button 1116b, and right stop button 1116c. Determine the stop position. The operation order detection unit 1212 detects the order in which the left stop button 1116a, the middle stop button 1116b, and the right stop button 1116c are pressed. The reel control unit 1208 detects the reference positions of the rotation positions of the left reel 1160a, the middle reel 1160b, and the right reel 1160c by using corresponding photo sensors.

  The stop position determination table 1210 includes the result of the lottery, the positions of the reels 1160a to 1160 when the stop buttons 1116a to 1c are pressed, the pressing order of the stop buttons 1116a to 1c, and a plurality of reels 1160a to 1c. Correspondence is determined which of the symbols is to be stopped on the active line. That is, an individual stop position determination table 1210 is prepared according to the type of a small combination, the type of special combination, and the type of re-playing combination. As winning conditions for each combination, the stop button 1116a-c has a pressing timing and a pressing sequence. It is determined in each stop position determination table 1210. When one of the winning combinations is won, the reel control means 1208, when the pressing timing and pressing order of the stop buttons 1116a-c satisfy the winning conditions, based on the stop position determination table 1210 corresponding to the winning combination. The stop positions of the reels 1160a-c are determined so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are aligned on the effective line. Even if one of the winning combinations is won, if the timing and pressing order of the stop buttons 1116a to 1c do not satisfy the winning conditions, the reel control means 1208 determines the stop position according to the winning combination. Based on the table 1210, the stop positions of the reels 1160a to 1160c are determined so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are not aligned on the active line. If none of the winning combinations are won, based on the stop position determination table 1210 corresponding to the disengagement, the reel control means 1208 stops the reels 1160a to 1c so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations are not aligned on the effective line. Decide.

  In this specification, “table” simply refers to data in which the correspondence between a first parameter such as a lottery value and a second parameter such as a value indicating an option is defined in a table structure. In addition, the case where the correspondence is realized by a program structure that derives the second parameter from the first parameter is widely included. Including these, they are also referred to as “selection criteria” as a concept substantially synonymous with “table”. In addition, when using a table structure, a selection criterion that is substantially one type may be configured by a combination of a plurality of structurally subdivided tables. Indicates the number of substantive types of tables, not the number of organized tables.

  The winning determination means 1214 determines that the winning combination is obtained when the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the combinations are aligned on the active line, and determines the number of payout medals corresponding to the winning combination. The payout means 1216 adds the number of payout medals determined by the winning determination means 1214 to the number of stored medals. However, when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, the surplus medals are paid out by the payout device 1164. Further, when the winning combination is a re-game player, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game are set again. The winning determination unit 1214 transmits information related to winning and information on the number of payout medals to the sub-control device 1300.

  The special game control means 1218 performs control to shift from the normal game to the special game when winning a special role and to shift from the special game to the normal game when the special game end condition is satisfied. As special games, there are RB games that shift when winning an RB and BB games that shift when winning a BB. The RB game ends when a predetermined symbol or a predetermined combination is stopped eight times on the active line or when 12 game results are obtained. The BB game is ended when the total number of medals paid out due to the stop of a predetermined symbol or a predetermined combination on the active line exceeds 465.

  The setting change means 1220 determines a game specification corresponding to the set value set by the setting change switch 1168 among the six stages of game specifications, and changes the winning probability of each combination in the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 1202. In the 6-stage game specifications, the larger the numerical value from setting 1 to setting 6 is, the higher the winning probability is. Every time the setting change switch 1168 is operated, the setting value is incremented by 1 such as “setting 1” → “setting 2” → “setting 3” →... → “setting 6” → “setting 1”. The increment is circulated by returning from “setting 6” to “setting 1”. Finally, by operating the start lever 1114, the setting value selected at that time is determined, and the setting change is confirmed.

  The sub control device 1300 includes a pattern storage unit 1302, an effect determination unit 1304, and an effect control unit 1306. The pattern storage unit 1302 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. In the effect pattern, the contents of the effect displayed on the effect display device 1130 as the game progresses, the lighting pattern of the effect lamp 1124, the sound pattern output from the speaker 1122, and the like are defined. The effect determining means 1304 receives information such as information indicating the operation of the start lever 1114, information indicating that the stop button 1116 has been pressed, information indicating the result of the winning lottery, information relating to winnings, and information on the number of payout medals from the main control device 1200. Receive. The effect determination means 1304 is triggered by the operation of the start lever 1114 and stop buttons 1116a-c and the stop of the reels 1160a-c as triggers in the pattern storage means 1302 according to the result of winning lottery by the winning lottery means 1202, the winning situation, and the game state. One of a plurality of types of effect patterns stored is selected. The effect control unit 1306 controls the display of the effect display device 1130, the lighting of the effect lamp 1124, and the output from the speaker 1122 according to the effect pattern selected by the effect determining unit 1304. The effect control means 1306 changes the display content on the effect display device 1130, the lighting pattern of the effect lamp 1124, the sound output from the speaker 1122, and the like according to the input contents of the effect button 1120 and the cross key 1118. When the bet buttons 1112a and 1112b and the start lever 1114 are newly operated while controlling the effect by the effect pattern, the effect control means 1306 cancels the displayed effect, and the effect determination means 1304 makes a new game. The corresponding effect pattern is selected, and the effect control means 1306 starts the effect by the selected effect pattern.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a basic game flow in the slot machine 1010. First, it is assumed that none of the reels 1160a to 1160c has been rotated yet (N in S1010), and no medal bet has been placed (N in S1012). In this state, when medals are stored as credits (Y in S1014), if any of the bet buttons 1112a and 1112b is pressed (Y in S1016), a bet corresponding to the pressed bet button is placed. Setting is made (S1018). If there is no credit, the routine of this flow is skipped until the insertion of medals and the like, and the remaining processing is skipped (N in S1014). Even in the case where the bet buttons 1112a and 1112b are not pressed in S1016, the routine of this flow is skipped until the press is made (N in S1016). If the bet has already been made in S1012, S1014 to S1018 are skipped (Y in S1012).

  If the start lever 1114 is operated with the bet set (Y in S1020), the winning lottery means 1202 executes the winning lottery (S1022), and the winning flag control means 1206 wins according to the winning lottery result. The flag corresponding to the combination is turned on (S1024), and the stop position determination table 1210 corresponding to the result of the combination lottery is selected (S1025). If 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the end of the previous game (N in S1026), if it has elapsed (Y in S1026), the reel control means 1208 starts to rotate the reels 1160a to c ( S1028), the routine of this flow is exited. If there is no operation of the start lever 1114 in S1020, the routine of this flow is exited and the remaining processing is skipped (N in S1020).

  In S1010, when at least one of the reels 1160a to c is rotating (Y in S1010), if any one of the stop buttons 1116a to 1c is pressed (Y in S1030), the flag state indicating the winning combination, The stop position of the reel is determined based on the stop button pressing timing, the pressing order, and the stop position determination table 1210 (S1032), and the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped (S1034). If the stop button is not pressed, S1032 and S1034 are skipped (N in S1030). When all of the reels 1160a to c are in a stopped state (Y in S1036), the winning combination is determined based on the stopped position (S1038). If there is a winning, the medal with the number of payout corresponding to the winning combination (S1040). If all reels are not stopped, S1038 and S1040 are skipped (N in S1036).

  In the reel stop management process, a wait time is set, a control command including information indicating that the reel rotation is waiting is generated, written to the command buffer, and initial values of various data used for reel acceleration are predetermined. Is stored in the storage area. It is determined whether or not all reels are rotating at a constant speed, and if it is determined that the reels are not rotating at a constant speed, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all reels is abnormal. Again, initial values of various data used for reel acceleration are stored in a predetermined storage area, and the confirmation of all reels is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the motor is rotating at a constant speed, or if it is determined that the rotation is not abnormal, the confirmation of all reels is finished as it is.

  Note that when the medal payout cannot be stored, the hopper payout is executed. In this hopper payout process, first, the driving of the hopper is started, and it waits until the payout is detected (if no payout is detected until a predetermined time elapses, a hopper empty error occurs). When the payout is detected, the number of payouts is added to determine whether or not the payout is finished. If the payout is not finished, the payout process is repeated. If the payout is finished, the driving of the hopper is finished.

  FIG. 36 is a block diagram schematically showing the hardware configuration of the main control device 1200 and the sub control device 1300. Main controller 1200 includes electronic components such as main CPU 1250, main RAM 1252, and main ROM 1254. The main ROM 1254 stores in advance a main control program and data for controlling the entire game operation. A main control program or data is read from the main ROM 1254 into the main RAM 1252, and the main control program is executed by the main CPU 1250. Each electronic component is connected by a bus such as a system bus or a data bus (not shown). Signal indicating insertion of medals, signal indicating depression of bet buttons 1112a, b, signal indicating depression of settlement button 1113, signal indicating operation of start lever 1114, signal indicating depression of stop buttons 1116a-c, reels 1160a- A signal indicating the position of c is acquired by the main CPU 1250 via various interfaces (not shown). The main CPU 1250 controls driving of external devices such as stepping motors of the reels 1160a to 1c by various drive circuits (not shown). Further, a command necessary for effect control is transmitted from the main CPU 1250 to the sub-control device 1300 together with the result of winning lottery, winning information, and information indicating the operation of each button and lever.

  The sub control device 1300 includes electronic components such as a sub CPU 1350, a sub RAM 1352, a sub ROM 1354, and an effect display control unit 1360. The sub ROM 1354 is one of data storage means for holding a sub control program including effect pattern data in which an effect process is defined, display pattern data in which an effect display process is defined, and the like, and a pattern storage means 1302 in FIG. It is a hardware configuration that functions as: A sub control program including effect pattern data and display pattern data is read from the sub ROM 1354 into the sub RAM 1352, and effect control by the sub control program is executed by the sub CPU 1350. The electronic components are connected by a bus such as a system bus and a data bus (not shown), and are connected by bidirectional communication capable of transmitting and receiving signals. For example, when a command is transmitted from the sub CPU 1350 to the effect display control unit 1360, the command is transmitted a plurality of times, and the effect display control unit 1360 sends an acknowledgment (ACK) to the sub CPU 1350 as soon as the command is properly received at least once. By replying, a communication error due to noise or the like is avoided. If the reception order of a plurality of commands is different from normal, the effect display control unit 1360 ignores the ACK without returning it, and returns only the appropriate command. A signal from an external device such as the effect button 1120 is acquired by the sub CPU 1350 via various interfaces (not shown), and a command corresponding to the effect display control unit 1360 is transmitted according to the reception or the number of receptions of the signal. The sub CPU 1350 controls an effect by sound output by driving an external device such as the speaker 1122 by various drive circuits and control circuits (not shown) according to the effect pattern data. Sub CPU 1350 transmits display pattern data to effect display control unit 1360. The sub CPU 1350 and the effect display control unit 1360 have a hardware configuration that functions as the effect determining means 1304 and the effect control means 1306 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, an example in which the sub control device 1300 includes the effect display control unit 1360 will be described. However, the sub control device 1300 and the effect display control unit 1360 do not need to be integrated as a substrate and are separated. Thus, they may be formed as separate substrates connected to each other.

  FIG. 37 is a block diagram schematically showing a hardware configuration of the effect display control unit 1360. As shown in FIG. The effect display control unit 1360 includes a control CPU 1362, a control RAM 1364, a data ROM 1366, and a display control circuit 1370. The data ROM 1366 is one of data storage means for storing material image data such as effect image data and motion data used for effect display, and object definition data of a three-dimensional image in a compressed state. The hardware configuration functions as the means 1302. The effect image data is an image used for effect display as an effect object indicating a winning determination result or the like, and is a material image such as a sprite image used for various effects or a moving image used for various effects. The motion data is data in which an operation is defined when an effect operation is added to an image used for various effects at a predetermined timing. The object definition data is data in which the shape of the three-dimensional object is defined.

  Based on the display pattern data sent from the sub CPU 1350, material data such as effect image data, motion data, and object definition data specified in the display pattern data is read from the data ROM 1366 to the control RAM 1364, and the material data is read out. The used effect display is executed by the control CPU 1362. As a result, commands and material data related to effect display are transmitted from the control CPU 1362 to the display control circuit 1370, and display control is performed by the display control circuit 1370. If a signal indicating the operation of the new bet buttons 1112a, 11b or the start lever 1114 is received during the effect display, the sub CPU 1350 determines a new effect pattern and transmits a command indicating the new effect display to the control CPU 1362. . The sub CPU 1350 and the display control circuit 1370 have a hardware configuration that functions as the effect determining means 1304 and the effect control means 1306 shown in FIG.

  The display control circuit 1370 includes a decoder 1374, a drawing memory 1376, a drawing circuit 1378, a frame buffer 1380, and a display circuit 1382, which are connected via a bus 1372. The bus 1372 in this figure comprehensively shows buses such as a system bus, a data bus, and an address bus for convenience.

  Material data such as effect image data, motion data, and object definition data sent from the control CPU 1362 is stored in the drawing memory 1376, and compressed data among these data is decoded by the decoder 1374. The drawing memory 1376 is used as a work area when the effect image data or motion data is decoded by the decoder 1374, or used as a work area when the drawing circuit 1378 performs drawing processing or image processing. ).

  The drawing circuit 1378 uses the data stored in the drawing memory 1376, sequentially executes commands sent from the control CPU 1362, generates a display image, and uses the generated display image as a frame of a moving image as a frame buffer. 1380. The frame buffer 1380 is a VRAM serving as a buffer memory that temporarily stores a frame of a moving image to be output to the effect display device 1130. Note that the frame buffer 1380 and the drawing memory 1376 may be formed of a single VRAM and divided into areas.

  The display circuit 1382 outputs the display images stored in the frame buffer 1380 to the effect display device 1130 in the form of video signals in the stored order. The frame buffer 1380 has, for example, a memory area for two frames. While the display circuit 1382 outputs a display image from the memory area for one frame, the drawing circuit 1378 generates the next display image, Store in the memory area for another frame.

  The slot machine 1010 is supplied with power from a power supply board 1166 that functions as a power supply device. A power switch and a reset switch are connected to the power supply device, and signals from these switches are transmitted to the main CPU 1250. The power switch is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device to the slot machine 1010. The reset switch is a switch for resetting each circuit and the like mounted on the main controller 1200 when an error occurs in the slot machine 1010. Electric power from the power supply device is supplied to the main control device 1200 and the sub control device 1300. On the power supply path from the power supply device to the main control device 1200 and the sub control device 1300, power supply monitoring means is provided for monitoring a supply voltage and detecting a power supply interruption in which the voltage drops below a predetermined voltage. The power supply monitoring unit determines that the power supply is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage, and outputs a power-off detection signal to the main CPU 1250 or the sub CPU 1350. It should be noted that the reference voltage value when detecting power-off of the main controller 1200 is set to a value higher than the reference voltage value when detecting power-off of the sub-controller 1300, and before the sub-controller 1300. The main controller 1200 executes a process (power-off process) programmed to be executed when the power is interrupted.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing main program control processing of the main control device 1200 in the slot machine 1010. In the game control process executed by main controller 1200, first, a game start process is executed (S1100), a game medal management process is executed (S1102), and the bet number matches the specified number as a start condition, and When the operation of the start lever is accepted (Y in S1104), the process at the time of lever acceptance is executed (S1106), and when at least one of the start conditions is not satisfied (N in S1104), the process returns to S1102. Subsequent to S1106, a combination determining process is executed (S1108), and whether or not the freeze (effect) is executed as the freeze lottery process and the effect mode during the freeze are determined (S1110). If the pseudo game freeze is selected in the freeze lottery, the pseudo game is executed (S1112). A reel stop management process such as waiting for a wait time is executed (S1114), and a stop display symbol determination process is executed to determine whether or not a game combination is established (S1116). Next, a game medal payout process is executed (S1118), a game end process is executed (S1120), and the flow returns to S1100 to repeat the flow of FIG.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in main controller 1200. In this timer interruption process, processes such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by a player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, etc. It is performed every certain time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). First, interrupt initial processing (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is executed (S1200). It is determined whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected (Y in S1202), the power The disconnection process is executed (S1204). In the power-off process, a register is saved, a stack pointer is saved, an interrupt state is saved, and the like. In addition, holding information related to the combination determination result and information relating to the RT gaming state stored in a predetermined storage area, calculation and storage of a checksum, and the like are processed. When power-off is not detected (N in S1202), timer measurement is executed (S1206). Timer measurement is to measure the elapsed time of an arbitrary timer set in the game control process. Next, control of the display lamp (update of the display value in the display lamp based on the control data output to the output port) is executed (S1208), and further reading of the input port is executed (S1020). In reading the input port, the signal level of each game operation signal input to the input port is read and stored, and the signal level is determined.

  Next, the reel drive control (S1212) for controlling the acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc. of the reel rotation is repeated until all reels are finished (S1214). Next, port output processing for performing excitation output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. is executed (S1216), and control command transmission processing is executed (S1218). The outer end signal data stored in the predetermined storage area is read and the outer end signal is output (S1220), interrupt termination processing (register restoration, interrupt permission, etc.) is executed (S1222), and interrupt return To do.

  As another control process executed in main controller 1200, there is a main control power-on process. The main control power-on process is a process that is performed when power supply to the main control device 1200 is started (at the time of power-on). The temporary stack pointer is set, the checksum is calculated and checked, and the power recovery process is executed. Processed as possible. The stack pointer is restored and an interrupt is activated, and a game is played based on information relating to the combination determination result and information relating to the RT gaming state stored in a predetermined storage area when the power is turned off.

(Example)
Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect for suggesting to the player the setting value set by the setting changing means. Since the setting value of each gaming machine can be confirmed only in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, only the administrator of the gaming machine such as an employee of the gaming store can confirm, and the player knows the setting value directly. I can't. On the other hand, since the setting value of the gaming machine can affect the jackpot probability, it is very important for the player whether or not the game setting corresponds to the gaming specification advantageous to the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed, and the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the specific condition is satisfied. By adding a condition to the execution of the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which a game is played so that the condition is satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, various game characteristics can be provided by changing the setting value even if the game machine is the same by providing a difference in the content and frequency of the effect tendency and the setting suggestion effect according to the setting value.

<Setting suggestion production>
In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the following conditions are satisfied.
1. 1. Detection of a game ball heading to the grand prize opening while the special prize opening during the special game is closed 2. Detection of a game ball that does not go to the grand prize opening during the opening of the special prize opening during the special game. 3. Detection of a game ball that does not enter a specific area that is a condition for starting or continuing a special game. 4. Detection of a game ball in a situation where it is preferable to stop during the game. 5. Transition from an advantageous gaming state to an unfavorable gaming state 6. Detection of game balls that enter the grand prize opening after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the unit game. Other situations that are disadvantageous to the player

  When performing a setting suggestion effect triggered by the detection of a game ball, the setting suggestion effect may be executed every time the game ball is detected, or the setting suggestion effect is executed every time the number of detections of the game ball reaches a predetermined number. May be. Further, a lottery value may be acquired once for each game ball or a predetermined number of times of detection, and the setting suggestion effect may be executed on condition that the lottery value becomes a predetermined result. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed immediately after the detection of the game ball, or the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a predetermined timing after the detection of the game ball. In the latter case, after the game ball is detected, the setting suggestion effect may be executed on the condition that the setting suggestion effect on the progress of the game or the progress of the effect comes to be executable.

  When the setting suggestion effect is executed in response to the transition of the gaming state, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at the time of the start of variation of the symbol after the transition of the gaming state, during the variation, or when the variation is stopped. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the first symbol variation period after the game state transitions, or the setting suggestion effect may be performed after the symbol has been varied a predetermined number of times after the game state transitions. . In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executed when a symbol variation is caused by a specific variation pattern such as a reach variation after the game state transition.

  The setting suggestion effect can be executed in various modes. The setting suggestion effect may be executed using an effect image displayed on the effect display device 60, may be an accessory act effect by the operation of the movable accessory 66, or an effect output from the speaker 108. It may be executed using sound, may be executed using lighting of the decoration lamp 111, or may be executed by any combination thereof. The setting suggestion effect may be executed with the operation of the effect button 109 or the lever 112 as an opportunity.

  The setting suggestion effect may be executed in such a manner that it is possible to specify which of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) the setting value of the gaming machine is. For example, a plurality of types (for example, six types) of setting suggestion effects corresponding to each of a plurality of settings may be prepared, and the setting value may be suggested depending on which one is executed. Note that the setting value of the gaming machine and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed do not have to correspond completely, and the probability of which of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is executed varies depending on the setting value. May be. For example, a first setting suggesting effect that suggests a relatively high setting and a second setting suggesting effect that suggests a relatively low setting are prepared. The execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect may be increased and the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect may be decreased. In addition, a setting suggestion effect that determines that the setting is more than a specific value may be executed. For example, a relatively advantageous setting value (for example, setting 4 to setting 6) when the third setting suggestion effect is executed. It may be suggested that In addition, when a specific type of setting suggestion effect is executed, it is determined which is the set value, whereas when a setting suggestion effect different from the specific type is executed, the setting value may be any It is good also as not confirming.

  The execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect may vary depending on the setting value of the gaming machine. For example, in the case of a more advantageous setting, the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect may be high, and in the case of a more disadvantageous setting, the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect may be low. In this case, the probability that the lottery value acquired when the game ball is detected becomes a predetermined result may be varied depending on the set value. In addition, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect to be executed may be varied according to the difference in the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect due to the difference in the setting value. For example, with a specific setting value (for example, setting 6), the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect may be relatively low, while the highly reliable setting suggestion effect may be executed. For example, in setting 6, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by satisfaction of the specific condition is 5%, and in settings 4 and 5, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by satisfaction of the specific condition is 10%. And Furthermore, in setting 6, the execution probability of the first suggestion effect suggesting a high setting is set to 90% or higher, while in settings 4 and 5, the execution probability of the first suggestion effect indicating a high setting is set to 60% to 80%. . In this case, the setting value of the gaming machine can be suggested by the combination of the execution frequency and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed.

  Hereinafter, the above-described features 1 to 7 that are triggers for executing the setting suggestion effect will be described in detail.

(1. A setting suggestion effect that can be executed with the detection of a game ball heading to the grand prize opening while the special prize opening during the special game is closed)
In the special game, a unit game is executed a predetermined number of times until the special winning opening 20 is opened until a predetermined opening time (also referred to as a reference time) elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are entered, and the opening period and closing of the special winning opening 20 are closed. The period is repeated. Most of the game balls that go to the big prize opening 20 during the closing period of the big prize opening 20 go to the out opening 34 without entering the big prize opening 20, so they do not contribute to the prize ball and are likely to become useless balls. In order to prevent such a useless ball, some players may perform “stopping” to temporarily stop the operation of launching the game ball at a timing corresponding to the closing period of the special winning opening 20 during the special game. If the player is accustomed to stopping, it is possible to reduce the useless balls by appropriately adjusting the launch operation of the game balls during the special game. On the other hand, if it is a beginner of a game or a player who does not know the stop, it is expected that a certain amount of useless balls will be generated by not stopping during the special game. As a result, the difference in the expectation of winning a prize ball that can occur between players due to the skill of the game becomes large, which may be undesirable from a fair standpoint. Moreover, there is a possibility that the sales of amusement stores may be reduced due to a significant decrease in wasted balls.

  Therefore, in this feature 1, a game ball heading to the grand prize opening is detected while the special prize opening during the special game is closed, and the setting suggestion effect can be executed with the detection as a trigger. In other words, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect upon detection of a game ball that can be a waste ball during a special game, and give the player the benefit of suggesting a set value by generating a waste ball during a special game it can. Thereby, if it is a player who is accustomed to stopping, the new game nature of generating a useless ball in order to know a setting value can be provided. In addition, if the player is a beginner or a player who does not know how to stop, the set value can be suggested through a waste ball that naturally occurs during a special game. Further, by causing a certain amount of useless balls to be generated during the special game through the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to ensure fairness among the players and to suppress a decrease in sales at the game store.

  FIG. 40 schematically shows the configuration of the game board provided with the first specific entrance 501. A game ball headed to the grand prize opening 20 during closing of the special prize opening 20 during special games becomes impossible or difficult to enter while the big prize opening 20 is open, and can be entered while the special prize opening 20 is closed. Alternatively, it can be detected by providing an entrance (also referred to as a first specific entrance) that facilitates entry. In this figure, the opening of the big prize opening 20 is realized by a flap that is rotationally displaced downward, and the game ball is configured not to go directly below the big prize opening 20 while the big prize opening 20 is opened. A first specific entrance 501 is provided directly below the winning entrance 20. The first specific entrance 501 is provided with a first specific entrance detection device 511 that detects entry into the first specific entrance 501.

  The first specific entrance 501 may not be provided directly below the grand prize opening 20, but may be provided on a path of a game ball that can enter from directly below the special prize opening 20. When the opening of the big prize opening 20 is realized by a blade that is rotationally displaced in the left-right direction, a first specific ball entry opening may be provided at the lower left or lower right of the big prize opening 20, A first specific entrance may be provided on the path of a game ball that can enter from the lower right. When the opening / closing of the big prize opening 20 is realized by a slide member that slides and displaces above the big prize opening 20, a first specific ball opening may be provided directly beside the big prize opening 20. A first specific entrance may be provided on the path of a game ball that can enter from the side. Therefore, the first specific entrance is blocked by the variable member when the variable member that opens and closes the big prize opening 20 is in the open position, and the variable member enters when the variable member is in the closed position. It can be provided at a position where the sphere is not obstructed. The first specific entrance may be a winning entrance (general winning entrance) to which a prize ball is given by entering, or a passing entrance or an out entrance to which no winning ball is given by entering. Good.

  In this feature 1, a setting suggestion effect may be executable when the first special entry gate is closed during closing of the special winning opening during the special game, or the special winning opening during the special game is being opened. The setting suggestion effect may be executable when the player enters the first specific entrance. By including the latter condition, a game ball that passes in front of the closed special winning opening 20 immediately before the start of the unit game and enters the first specific entry opening immediately after the opening of the subsequent special winning opening 20 is obtained. It is possible to detect and execute the setting suggestion effect. In addition, only the entrance to the first specific entrance when the grand prize opening is closed is set as an execution opportunity of the setting suggestion effect, and the entrance to the first specific entrance when the grand prize opening is open is suggested. It may be excluded from the execution opportunity. Conversely, the entrance to the first specific entrance when the grand prize opening is closed is excluded from the execution opportunity of the setting suggestion effect, and only the entrance to the first specific entrance when the grand prize opening is open It is good also as an execution opportunity of setting suggestion production. In this case, since only the game ball heading to the grand prize opening immediately before the start of the unit game can be an opportunity to execute the setting suggestion effect, the first specific ball entrance is not entered immediately before the big prize opening is opened. It can provide a new playability to enter the ball.

  In order to increase the probability of entering the first specific entrance during a special game, a period during which the special winning entrance is closed for a certain period of time may be provided. For example, as a closing period of a big prize opening provided between unit games, a short closing period of a relatively short time (for example, less than 5 seconds) and a long closing period of a relatively long time (for example, 5 seconds or more) It may be provided. Thus, even when a game ball is launched toward the grand prize opening after the start of the long closing period, the game ball is almost surely entered into the first specific entrance during the long closing period. it can. This long closing period may be provided only once during one special game, or may be provided more than once. A long closing period may be provided for all special games, or a long closing period may be provided only for some special games. For example, a special game in which the unit game is the first number is provided with a long closing period, while a special game in which the unit game is a second number different from the first number is not provided with a long closing period. Good. In addition, among special games with a specific number of unit games, there are both special games with a long closing period and special games with a unit period consisting of short closing periods without a long closing period. Good.

  When the setting suggestion effect can be executed by entering into the first specific entrance during the special game, an effect for aiming the first specific entrance may be executed during the special game. . For example, the effect display device 60 may display a word or an image for aiming at the first specific entrance, display the word “Aim at the setting notification gate!”, Or imitate the first specific entrance. An image may be displayed. In addition, a wording indicating the launch direction for aiming at the first specific entrance may be displayed. If it is possible to enter the first specific entrance by right-handing, “continue right-handed! May be displayed. In addition, the display of the word “chance chance!” Or the like may indicate stellarly that it is a chance state in which the first specific entrance can be aimed by closing the big prize opening. Such effects for aiming at the first specific entrance may be executed at any timing during the special game. During the special game start demonstration, during the unit game, during the unit game, It may be performed during mouth closure. It may be executed at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned long closing period. For example, during the unit game immediately before the start of the long closing period or at the start of the long closing period, an effect for targeting the first specific entrance is provided. May be executed.

  When it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect when a plurality of balls enter the first specific entrance during one special game, a count effect that counts the number of entrances to the first specific entrance is provided. May be executed. The number of entrances to the first specific entrance may be displayed as numbers or letters, may be displayed as an image simulating a gauge or a meter, or an object image displayed cumulatively It may be indicated by a number. The count effect may be a count-up effect in which the numerical value is incremented by one for each entry to the first specific entrance, or a count-down effect in which the numerical value is decreased by one from the predetermined target number. There may be. Further, the expectation degree of the setting value suggested in the subsequent setting suggestion effect may be suggested by the production process of the count effect. For example, a display mode such as a display color or size of a number, a character, a gauge, a meter, or an object image that is counted up or down is changed by entering the first specific entrance, and the display mode is changed. The degree of expectation of the setting value suggested in the setting suggestion effect may be suggested depending on the presence or absence of the change and the content of the change.

  When the period for entering the first specific entrance is limited during the special game, a timer effect that counts down the time from the start to the end of the period may be executed. For example, when it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect triggered by a plurality of balls entering the first specific entrance during one long closing period, a timer image is displayed before the start of the long closing period. You may perform the timer effect which reduces the remaining time displayed on a timer image with the start of a closing period. At this time, the display mode such as the display color and size of the timer image, the presence / absence of the change in the display mode, and the content of the change may indicate the expectation of the set value suggested in the subsequent setting suggestion effect. . The timer effect may be executed only in one closing period between unit games, or may be executed over a plurality of closing periods across one or more unit games. When the timer effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect may be executable only when triggered by entering the first specific entrance during the timer effect, or even after the timer effect ends. The setting suggestion effect may be executable by entering the first specific entrance.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram schematically illustrating a display example of a setting suggestion effect. This figure shows the flow of effects performed in the closing period between the sixth and seventh rounds. FIG. 41 (a) shows a display example when the big winning opening is opened in the unit game of the sixth round, and the setting suggestion effect is executed by entering the first specific entrance during the closing period between the next rounds. There is a warning message “Chance to close between next round!” Indicating that it is possible. Further, a word “continue right-handed” for prompting the player to enter the first specific entrance is also displayed. This display is displayed separately from the guidance display (right-handed display) that is continuously displayed at the top of the screen to indicate that it is in a gaming state in which a game ball should be launched in a predetermined direction (for example, right-handed). , Displayed to more strongly encourage the player to make a right strike.

  FIG. 41 (b) shows a display example in the closing period of the grand prize opening after the end of the sixth round unit game, and the big prize opening is closed and the entry to the first specific entrance below is shown. This indicates that you have entered a possible “closing chance!”. On the left side of the screen, the words “Chance to close!” And the word “Aim for the S-gate under the closing attacker!” Are displayed. Is displayed. Also, on the right side of the screen, an image simulating the grand prize opening 20 and the first specific entrance 501 below it is displayed, and a command for prompting the game ball to enter the first specific entrance is displayed graphically. Is done.

  FIG. 41 (c) shows a display example in the closing period of the big prize opening after the end of the sixth round unit game, and no entry to the first specific entry is detected after the display of (b). An example of a screen that is sometimes displayed is shown. On the left side of the screen, a word prompting entry to the first specific entrance is displayed, and the remaining time until the closing chance ends, that is, the remaining time until the unit game of the seventh round is started. A countdown is displayed. With such a countdown display, the player can be strongly encouraged to enter the first specific entrance during the closing period until the start of the next round.

  FIG. 41D shows a display example of a setting suggestion effect, and shows a setting suggestion effect displayed when a ball entering the first specific ball entrance is detected during a closing chance. As shown in the figure, the phrase “Intense heat setting” is displayed in the center of the screen, which suggests that a relatively high setting value is set. In the setting suggestion effect, the setting value may be specifically notified, for example, “Setting 6 confirmed!” May be displayed, or “Setting 4 or more confirmed!” May be displayed. In addition, the degree of expectation of the set value may be suggested by an execution mode such as an accessory act.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram schematically showing a modified example of the setting suggestion effect notice display, and shows a modified example of the display example of FIG. FIG. 42A shows “right-handed ⇒” at the upper right of the screen separately from the “right-handed” belt-like guidance display continuously displayed at the top of the screen instead of explicitly indicating that the closing chance is being performed. Is displayed and highlighted that it should be right-handed. “Right-handed” in the upper right corner of the screen is displayed so that it does not overlap the display area of the continuous belt-shaped guidance display, and is displayed in a larger character than “right-handed” in the continuous belt-shaped guidance display. . FIG. 42 (b) is another modification, in which the word “continue right-handed!” Is displayed in larger letters than “right-handed” in the continuous belt-shaped guidance display. FIG. 42 (c) is another modification example of FIG. 42 (a). The word “continue right-handed!” Is displayed in large size, and “right” in the continuous belt-shaped guidance display at the top of the screen. The word “hit” is displayed larger than usual. By displaying the guidance display in a more emphasized manner in this way, the player can be more surely encouraged to enter the first specific entrance at the stop-off point where the big winning entrance is closed. it can. It should be noted that the display mode of the command for prompting the player to enter the first specific entrance may be changed according to the state of the player's launch operation. For example, when the launch of the game ball is not detected or the right side of the game board When the entrance to the gate or the like in the passage is not detected, the display mode of the command may be changed so as to more strongly encourage entry into the first specific entrance. Specifically, the display shown in FIG. 41 (a) or 42 (a) may be switched to the display shown in FIG. 42 (b) or 42 (c) in accordance with the game ball launch clause.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram schematically illustrating a display example of the count effect relating to the setting suggestion. This figure shows the flow of the count effect executed over a plurality of rounds. FIG. 43A shows an effect display example during the unit game of the second round (2R), and shows a state before the start of the count effect. In order to encourage entry into the first specific entrance during the unit game in which the big winning opening is closed, a display prompting to continue to make a right strike is made with the phrase “It may be possible to continue right-handed”. This display is displayed separately from the guidance display (right-handed display) that is continuously displayed at the top of the screen to indicate that it is in a gaming state in which a game ball should be launched in a predetermined direction (for example, right-handed). , It is displayed to urge the player to make a right strike more strongly than the guidance display.

  FIG. 43B shows an effect display example at the start of the count effect. FIG. 43 (b) corresponds to the state before the unit game of the second round is finished and the big winning opening is closed and the unit game of the third round is started. Displayed after detection of the first ball. In the lower right of the screen, a meter for counting the number of balls entering the first specific entrance is displayed, and “+1” is displayed to indicate that the meter has increased due to the ball entering. In addition, a display prompting a predetermined number of entrances to the first specific entrance is made on the upper right of the screen with the word “Aim at full!” So that the meter is full. In addition, when the entrance to the first specific entrance is not detected even after a certain period of time, the word “continue right-handed!” Is displayed in a display mode that is more emphasized than in FIG. The game ball may be fired more reliably toward the first specific entrance. For example, the degree of emphasis may be increased by displaying “continue right-handed!” Or blinking “continue right-handed!” With characters larger than FIG. A display as shown in FIGS. 42B and 42C may be used.

  FIG. 43 (c) shows an example of an effect display in the middle of the count effect, which corresponds to the state before the unit game of the fifth round is finished and the big prize opening is closed and the unit game of the sixth round is started. To do. The meter in the lower right of the screen has increased to 8, and the word “Good, that is the tone!” Indicating that the pace of entering the first specific entrance is smooth is displayed. In addition, the content of the displayed wording may be changed according to the accumulated number of meters. For example, when the number of entrances is less than the expected entrance pace, “do the right strike!” A display that strongly urges right-handing may be displayed. That is, the display mode of the command for prompting the player to enter the first specific entrance may be changed according to the number of entrances to the first specific entrance. For example, if the number of entrances to the first specific entrance is small even when a specific number of rounds is reached, the size of the commanded character is set so that the entrance to the first specific entrance is instructed more strongly. You may make it become the display mode emphasized by changing the content of a color and a wording.

  FIG. 43D shows an effect display example at the end of the count effect, and shows a state where the cumulative number of balls entering the first specific entrance reaches a predetermined number and the meter reaches the maximum value. The meter at the lower right of the screen has reached the maximum value of 13, and the word “MAX” indicating that the meter is full is displayed. Also, behind the meter, a background image of a flame or aura indicating high expectation is displayed. When the meter becomes full in this way, the setting suggestion effect can be executed with the full tank as an opportunity. The setting suggestion effect may be executed immediately after the meter becomes full, or may be executed at a predetermined timing after the meter becomes full. Moreover, a set value may be suggested by the display mode of the meter that is full, or the MAX display itself of the meter may be a setting suggestion effect. For example, the expectation level of the set value may be suggested by the character color of MAX display, the display color of the meter that is full, the display color of the flame or aura of the background image, and the like. Specifically, expectations are low for blue and green, high expectations for red and gold, and suggested that the setting value is maximum or above a certain value for rainbow and giraffe patterns. May be.

  Note that the count effect shown in FIG. 43 may not be continuously executed over a plurality of unit games executed continuously, or may be executed intermittently in a part of a plurality of rounds. Good. For example, the count effect is executed by enabling the entrance detection to the first specific entrance only during the closing period after the odd-numbered unit game ends, while the first period is displayed in the closing period after the even-numbered unit game ends. The count effect may not be executed by invalidating the entrance detection to the specific entrance. In addition, the lottery may be executed before the end of each unit game, and it may be determined whether the count effect is executed after the end of the unit game. That is, according to the lottery result, the count effect may be continuously executed or not executed after the end of the specific unit game.

  If a power interruption occurs during the execution of the count effect described above, a command or count that prompts a player to enter the first specific entrance for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.) after the interruption is restored. The effect display may be temporarily stopped. For example, during a predetermined time after the return from power interruption, notification associated with the return process, notification indicating that a big hit is being made, and notification indicating that the game state should be right-handed may be preferentially executed. After a predetermined time has elapsed after executing these notifications, a display such as “continue right-handed!” Prompting entry into the first specific entrance may be resumed, or the above-described count effect may be resumed. .

  FIG. 44 is a diagram schematically illustrating another display example of the setting suggestion effect. This figure shows the flow of the count effect and the setting suggestion effect executed in the special game end demo. FIG. 44 (a) shows a display example in the last round (10R) of the special game, and a display prompting the continuation of the right hand is made during the closing period of the big winning opening after the end of the final round. FIG. 44 (b) shows a display example at the start of the special game ending demo. In the center of the screen, the number of consecutive big hits so far, the number of winning balls won in the current big hit, and the consecutive big hits are shown. The total number of award balls acquired in this way is displayed. Furthermore, an object image of “Intense heat + 1” indicating that a ball entering the first specific ball slot during the end demonstration has been detected is displayed. This object image can be displayed for each entrance to the first specific entrance. In the display example of FIG. 44 (b), it is shown that a total of two balls have entered the first specific entrance by the object images of “super heat + 1” and “superheat + 2”. FIG. 44C shows a state where the cumulative number of balls entering the first specific entrance is further increased, and nine object images are displayed in total. FIG. 44 (d) shows a display example of a setting suggestion effect triggered by the 10th ball entering the first specific ball, and it is definitely notified that the setting value is the highest setting 6. .

  As a modification of the feature 1, it may be triggered by the detection of a game ball that does not go to the big prize opening while the big prize opening 20 is closed. For example, in a board configuration that allows you to enter the big winning entrance by right-handed, it is not possible or difficult to enter by right-handed, and special games are available for entering the entrance that can be entered or easily entered by left-handed. A setting suggestion effect may be executed when the player enters the ball. The first specific entrance at this time is provided at a position where it is impossible to enter or difficult to enter when performing a launch operation in the launch direction or launch mode that allows or facilitates entry into the grand prize opening, It is provided at a position where it is possible to enter the ball or when it is easy to enter the ball when a launch operation in the launch direction or launch mode that makes it impossible or difficult to enter the grand prize opening. At this time, the first specific winning opening may be a starting opening, a general winning opening, an operating opening or an out opening. For example, the second operation opening 32 and the general winning opening 33 shown in FIG. 40 may be used as the first specific entry opening. Even in such a modified example, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect triggered by a waste ball generated during closing of the special winning opening, and it is possible to give a player a merit by intentionally generating a waste ball during a special game. .

(2. A setting suggestion effect that can be executed with the detection of a game ball that does not go to the grand prize opening during the opening of the special prize opening during a special game)
This feature 2 is that a game ball that was not entered the grand prize opening despite the fact that the game ball was launched aiming to enter the big prize opening during the opening of the big prize opening was generated. As an opportunity, a setting suggestion effect can be executed. A game ball that could not enter the grand prize opening can be said to be a useless ball, but unlike a game ball that should be “stopped” as described in the feature 1 above, It can be said that it is a game ball that should be actively launched in order to aim for a prize ball. That is, it can be said that it is not a useless sphere of the nature that can be prevented by hitting but a useless sphere that is inevitably generated. Such an increase in the number of useless balls can be very stressful for the player because it is difficult to enter the big prize opening.

  Therefore, in this feature 2, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect triggered by the occurrence of a situation that stresses the player. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect is made executable by the occurrence of a game ball that does not enter the special winning opening while the special winning opening during the special game is opened. Thereby, the player can be given the benefit of suggesting a set value under stressful conditions, and the stress due to the generation of unavoidable waste balls can be alleviated. In addition, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which a setting suggestion effect is executed by generating a useless ball while opening the special winning opening within a possible range.

  FIG. 45 schematically shows the configuration of the game board provided with the second specific entrance 502. A game ball that does not go to the grand prize opening 20 during the opening of the special prize opening 20 during the special game is located at a position avoiding the path of the game balls that can enter the big prize opening 20 (second specific entry). It can also be detected by providing a ball opening). Unlike the above-described first specific entrance 501, the second specific entrance 502 is provided at a position where it is possible to enter even when the special prize opening 20 is open. The second specific entrance hole 502 is provided at a position where entry is possible or easy when entering a launch direction or launch mode that enables or facilitates entry into the grand prize opening 20. Specifically, in the board configuration in which it is possible to enter the big winning opening 20 by making a right strike, the second specific entry opening 502 is provided at a position where the entry can be made by making a right strike. As shown in the drawing, the second specific entry hole 502 passes through a part of the path of the game ball toward the big prize opening 20 and then deviates to the left side of the big prize opening 20 before reaching the big prize opening 20. It is provided on the path of the game ball. The second specific entrance hole 502 may be provided on the right side of the big prize opening 20. By providing the second specific entrance in such a position, it is possible to detect a game ball that has deviated halfway from the route toward the big prize opening 20 despite the aim of the big prize opening 20. The second specific entrance 502 is provided with a second specific entrance detection device 512 that detects entrance into the first specific entrance 502.

  In this feature 2, the setting suggestion effect may be executable by entering the second specific entrance during the opening of the special winning opening during the special game, or during closing of the special winning opening during the special game The setting suggestion effect may be executable when the player enters the second specific entrance. By including the latter condition, it is possible to detect a useless ball generated during closing of the big winning opening between unit games and execute the setting suggestion effect. In addition, only the entrance to the second specific entrance when the grand prize opening is open is set as the trigger for executing the setting suggestion effect, and the entrance to the second specific entrance when the grand prize exit is closed is suggested It may be excluded from the execution opportunity. Conversely, the entry to the second specific entrance when the grand prize opening is open is excluded from the execution opportunity of the setting suggestion effect, and only the entrance to the second specific entrance when the grand prize opening is closed It is good also as an execution opportunity of setting suggestion production.

  The setting suggestion effect that can be executed upon entering the second specific entrance may be executed on the occasion that a plurality of entrances are made to the second specific entrance during one special game. In other words, the setting suggestion effect triggered by the fact that only one ball has entered the second specific entrance may not be executed. It is a rare case that all the game balls fired toward the grand prize opening enter the open big prize opening, and in many cases, they deviate from the grand prize opening and enter the second specific entrance. Because it can be a sphere. In addition, a setting suggestion effect may be executable when a plurality of balls enter the second specific entrance during one unit game, and a plurality of unit games executed during one special game may be executed. In each case, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when a plurality of balls entering the second specific entrance are continued. In this case, the count effect as described in the above feature 1 may be executed during one unit game or over a plurality of unit games.

  The setting suggestion effect of the feature 2 may be triggered by entering the second specific entrance during the opening of the special winning opening in the special game that is executed with the success / failure determination result being a big hit. It may be triggered by the entrance to the second specific entrance when the big prize opening during the small hit game is executed with the result being a small hit. Also, in the case of the so-called “small hit V” specification, the winning at the second specific winning opening during the opening of the big winning opening in the first unit game where the big winning opening is opened upon the small hit. The second specific entry during the opening of the big winning opening in the second unit game executed when the player enters the specific area in the big winning opening opened in the first unit game. It may be triggered by entering the mouth. Furthermore, in the case of two types of specifications called so-called “feathers”, the second specific entry during the opening of the grand prize opening during the first unit game where the big prize opening is opened upon entering the starting opening. It may be triggered by entering the mouth, or during the opening of the grand prize opening during the second unit game that is executed when entering the specific area in the big prize opening that is released by the first unit game. It may be triggered by entering the second specific entrance.

  The setting suggestion effect of this feature 2 is based on the game specification called “small hit RUSH”, which is triggered by the entry to the second specific entrance when the big winning opening is opened when the small hit is triggered. Good. In the small hit RUSH gaming machine, for example, it has a board surface configuration aiming at the first starting port by left-handed and aiming at the second starting port by right-handed, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed simultaneously. It is a parallel configuration. In the parallel configuration, when one symbol is a big hit and stops during the simultaneous fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the other symbol comes off and is forcibly stopped. The first special symbol does not generate a small hit or has a small hit probability, and the second special symbol has a high small hit probability. For example, the second special symbol is set so that the small hit probability is 50% or more, 80% or more, 90% or more, or 95% or more. The second special symbol is determined so that the variation time of the variation pattern (small variation pattern) that is a small hit is greatly different depending on the gaming state, and the variation time at the small hit is very long (5 minutes or more, for example, There are a gaming state and a gaming state in which the variation time at the small hit is extremely short (less than 10 seconds, for example, about 2 to 5 seconds). If the latter 2nd special symbol shifts to a gaming state where the variation time at the time of a small hit is extremely short, aiming at the second starting opening, frequent small hits occur in a short time, and the big winning opening is opened, It will be in the state of "small hit RUSH" which can acquire many prize balls by the small hit game. On the other hand, in the game state in which the variation time at the time of the small hit of the second special symbol of the former is extremely long, it takes a very long time until a single small hit occurs, so the winning ball by the small hit game can be quickly You can't earn much. Therefore, in a gaming state in which the variation time at the time of the small hit of the second special symbol is extremely long, the game is aimed at aiming at the big hit of the first special symbol aiming at the first starting port instead of the second starting port.

  In a small hit RUSH gaming machine, a normal electric accessory is provided at the second starting port, and a gaming state is a normal probability state and a normal entry state, a low and low state, and a normal probability state and an easy entry state. Four types: low-high state (or short-time state), high-low state (or latent probability change state) that is a probability variation state and normal entry state, and high and high state (probability change state) that is a probability change state and easy entry state. There is. Among these, the normal probability state (low low or low high state) is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time at the time of small hit of the second special symbol is extremely long, and the probability fluctuation state (high or low or high high state) is small of the second special symbol. It becomes a gaming state where the fluctuation time at the time of hit is extremely short. Furthermore, of the probability fluctuation states, only the high and low states (latency probability variation state) are in the small hit RUSH state, so that the game ball can enter or easily enter the large winning opening that is opened at the small hit. Mouth open. On the other hand, in the high probability state (probability variation state) in the probability variation state, the big winning opening is opened in such a manner that the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter in the big winning opening that is opened at the time of the small hit, and the small hit game It is assumed that the award ball cannot be obtained substantially. Instead, in the high-high state (probability variation state), the game is aimed at the second special symbol being a big hit.

  In addition, in the small hit RUSH gaming machine, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the ordinary electric accessory is not provided at the second starting port, or the ordinary electric accessory may be provided at the first starting port instead. However, it is not necessary to provide an ordinary electric accessory. In the case where an ordinary electric accessory is provided at the first start opening, the normal entrance state where the entrance ease at the first start opening is low may be the small hit RUSH state. In addition, when a normal electric accessory is not provided, a normal game transferred after a special game that is executed with a specific type of jackpot may be set to the small hit RUSH state.

(Characteristic 3. A setting suggestion effect that can be executed with the detection of a game ball that does not enter a specific area as a start or continuation condition of the special game)
As a special game start condition or continuation condition, there is a type of game machine that requires a game ball to enter a specific area within the big prize opening. In a so-called “small hit V” type of gaming machine, the first unit game in which the big winning opening is opened is executed only once when the determination result is a small hit. When a game ball enters the grand prize opening opened in the first unit game and a game ball enters a specific area (so-called V area) in the grand prize opening, the grand prize opening is determined according to a predetermined standard. A second unit game is executed that can be released until the passage of time or up to a predetermined number of game balls. The second unit game can be executed once or a plurality of times. On the other hand, if a game ball does not enter the big prize opening opened in the first unit game or a game ball enters the big prize opening opened in the first unit game, the inside of the big prize opening is specified. When a game ball enters a region different from the region (also referred to as a detached region), the subsequent second unit game is not executed. In the first unit game executed with a small hit, the opening time of the grand prize opening is as short as about 1 second, so it is rare that multiple balls enter the big prize opening during the first unit game. In most cases, only one ball enters or no ball enters. Furthermore, the probability of passing through a specific area within the special winning opening is about 1/5 to 1/10, and even if a player enters a large winning opening that is opened during the first unit game, many of them are outside the specific area. Will pass. Since the game balls that pass outside the specific area in the special winning opening become useless balls, like the above-mentioned feature 2, it can be said that such use balls frequently occur is a situation in which the player is stressed.

  Therefore, in this feature 3, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect triggered by the occurrence of such a stressful situation for the player. Specifically, when the passage of a specific area in the special winning opening is the start or continuation condition of the special game, the setting suggestion effect is executed with the passage of a different area (outlier area) from the specific area in the special winning opening Make it possible. Thereby, a player can be given a benefit of suggesting a set value under a stressful situation, and the stress due to unavoidable useless balls can be alleviated.

  A setting suggestion effect that can be executed when a player enters the off-region of the big winning opening may be executed for each of the entering balls, or the next time the special game starts, It may be executable when a predetermined number of balls are entered into the area. In the latter case, the count effect as described in the above feature 1 may be executed during the normal game and the small hit game until the next special game is started. For example, the count effect may be started when the first entry into the out-of-field is triggered, and then the number of balls entering the out-of-region is counted until the setting suggestion effect is executed. The count effect in this case may be executed over a plurality of symbol variation periods.

  This feature 3 can also be applied to a so-called “blade mono” two-type specification. In the two types of gaming machines, the first unit game that opens the grand prize opening is executed only once when the ball enters the starting opening, and the game ball enters the big winning opening that is opened in the first unit game. When a game ball enters the specific area (V area) in the big prize opening, the big prize opening can be opened until a predetermined reference time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are entered. A unit game is executed. The second unit game can be executed once or a plurality of times. On the other hand, if a game ball does not enter the big prize opening opened in the first unit game or a game ball enters the big prize opening opened in the first unit game, the inside of the big prize opening is specified. When a game ball enters a region (outward region) different from the region, the subsequent second unit game is not executed. The setting suggestion effect may be executable when the player enters the out-of-game area within the big winning opening during the first unit game. In addition, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which one type and two types are mixed. For example, in a gaming machine in which the first starting port has one type of specification and the second starting port has two types of specification, the second starting point is used. The setting suggestion effect may be executable by entering a ball in a deviating area different from the specific area in the grand prize opening that is opened when the ball enters the mouth.

(Characteristic 4. A setting suggestion effect that can be executed with the detection of a game ball in a situation where it is preferable to stop during the game)
In the feature 4, similar to the above-described feature 1, the setting suggestion effect can be executed by detecting the game ball in a situation where it is preferable to stop during the game. In the feature 1 described above, attention is paid to the closing of the special winning opening during the special game. However, in the feature 4, attention is paid to the situation where other stoppages are preferable. For example, when the number of lottery values held by the hold control means 240 is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, there are few merits to further increase the number of holds, and special demonstration start and end demo times such as small hit games and big hit games A belt or the like corresponds to a situation where it is preferable to stop. Under such circumstances, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect triggered by a ball entering a ball opening such as a start port, a general winning port, an operation port, or an out port.

  When paying attention to the number of holds, in a situation where the number of hold of the lottery value to be held in the special figure holding means 241 is a predetermined number or more (for example, two or more, three or more) or an upper limit number (for example, four), The setting suggestion effect can be executed when the player enters a starting entrance or a starting entrance different from the starting entrance. The setting suggestion effect may be executable only in a situation where the number of retained first lottery lottery values is greater than or equal to a predetermined number or an upper limit number, and the situation where the number of retained second winning lottery values is greater than or equal to a predetermined number or an upper limit number The setting suggestion effect may be executable only under the condition, or the setting suggestion effect may be executed in a situation where the number of holdings of either the first winning lottery value or the second winning lottery value is a predetermined number or more or an upper limit number. Also good. The setting suggestion effect is executed in a situation where the sum of the number of holds of the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value is a predetermined number or more (for example, 5, 6, 7 or more) or an upper limit number (for example, 8). It may be possible. Depending on the number of holds, the execution frequency or execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by entering the entrance may be varied. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is executed on the condition that the lottery value acquired at the entrance to the entrance becomes a predetermined result, the probability that the lottery value will have the predetermined result increases as the number of holdings increases. It may be increased. In addition, when the number of holdings of the first winning / losing lottery value is a predetermined number or more or an upper limit number, and when the number of holdings of the second winning / failing lottery value is a predetermined number or more or the upper limit number, The execution frequency or execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by may be varied. For example, when the number of the second winning lottery value is held above the predetermined number or the upper limit number, the case where the number of the first winning lottery value is held above the predetermined number or the upper limit number is more likely to enter the entrance. The execution frequency or execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by the sphere may be increased.

  When the setting suggestion effect can be executed according to the number of holds of the first winning / losing lottery value, only the entrance to the first start opening may be used as an execution opportunity, or the entrance to the entrance other than the first start opening may be performed. A ball may be used as an execution opportunity. When both the entrance to the first start opening and the entrance other than the first start opening are used as execution triggers, the execution frequency or execution probability of the setting suggestion effects triggered by the respective entrances may be different. For example, the execution frequency or execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be higher in the case of entering the ball into the first start opening than in the case of entering into the ball other than the first start opening. Similarly, when it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the number of the second winning lottery value held, only the entrance to the second start opening may be used as an execution opportunity, or the entrance opening other than the second start opening Entering the ball may be an opportunity to perform.

  Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executable according to the number of holding of the drawing drawing lot value held in the drawing holding means 242. In this case, in the situation where the holding number of the drawing drawing value to be held in the drawing holding means 242 is equal to or larger than the predetermined number or the upper limit number, the entry of the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32 is set as an opportunity. The suggestion effect may be executable, or the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the ball enters the entrance different from the first operation port 31 and the second operation port 32. Also, depending on which of the first operation port 31, the second operation port 32, or any other entry port is entered, the execution frequency or execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by the entry is varied. May be. Furthermore, under the situation where the total number of holdings of the lottery value to be held by the special figure holding unit 241 and the holding number of the drawing lot value to be held by the general drawing holding unit 242 is a predetermined number or more, or an upper limit number, The setting suggestion effect may be executable by entering into the starting port, the operating port, or the other entrance.

  The setting suggestion effect may be executable when a ball enters the start port, the operation port, or other entrances in a situation where the symbol does not change such as during a small hit game or a big hit game. Under circumstances where symbol variation does not occur, even if there is a ball entering the starting port, new symbol variation will not be started, and the lottery value will not be digested and new symbol variation will not be started. When the number of holds has reached the upper limit, the number of holds will not increase any more, so the merit of stopping is great. Therefore, in such a situation, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when triggered by detection of a game ball that can be said to be a useless ball. In this case, it may be possible to execute the setting suggestion effect only when the player enters the ball in a situation that does not involve the opening of the big winning opening such as the start demonstration and the end demonstration.

  As a modified example of the feature 4, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the game ball is continuously fired without being stopped, while the period when the game ball is not fired by the stop has been continued for a certain time or more. In this case, the setting suggesting effect may be disabled. For example, if the next entry is not made within a certain period of time after entering a specific entrance such as a start opening, an operation opening, or a general prize opening, the setting suggestion effect is disabled, and the next entry within a certain period of time cannot be performed. When a ball is made, the setting suggestion effect may be executable by using that ball as an opportunity. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be made possible when the next entrance to the specific entrance in a certain time is continuously generated a plurality of times. In addition, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the symbol variation is continuously executed a predetermined number of times without interruption, and the setting suggestion is given when the symbol variation is interrupted before the continuous number of symbol variations reaches the predetermined number of times. The production may not be performed. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the continuously executed symbol variation reaches a predetermined number of times and the player enters a specific entrance during the symbol variation at that time.

  Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executable or the setting suggestion effect may not be executed according to the operation state of the firing handle 107. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the firing intensity of the firing handle 107 is continuously greater than or equal to a predetermined intensity over a predetermined time. The operation status of the firing handle 107 may be combined with other conditions, and the setting suggesting effect may be executable when other conditions are satisfied in a situation where the conditions regarding the firing handle 107 are satisfied.

(Feature 5. A setting suggestion effect that can be executed in response to a transition from an advantageous gaming state to an unfavorable gaming state)
As a flow of games, it is common to shift to an advantageous gaming state after the first big hit and aim for many prize balls by generating multiple big hits (so-called consecutive villas) in the advantageous gaming state after the transition It is. If the advantageous gaming state continues at this time, a lot of profits are given to the player, but if the gaming state returns to the disadvantaged gaming state after shifting to the advantageous gaming state, the first big hit is again made in the disadvantaged gaming state. Since it must be generated, there may be a motivation to stop the game without continuing. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the game state is shifted from the advantageous game state to the disadvantaged game state, and the set value is suggested by continuing the subsequent game even if the game state is shifted to the disadvantaged game state. To give the player the benefit of Accordingly, even if the game state is shifted to an unfavorable gaming state, the player is given a motivation to continue the game, which can contribute to an increase in sales at the game store. In addition, when the setting suggestion effect suggests that the setting is high, it is understood that the probability of the first big hit after that is high, so that the motivation for continuing the game can be further strengthened.

  In the feature 5, the advantageous gaming state is a gaming state accompanied by at least one of a probability variation state, an easy entering state, and a short time state. The transition from an advantageous gaming state to an unfavorable gaming state means that at least one of a probability variation state, an easy-to-enter state, and a short-time state is completed, and at least one of a normal probability state, a normal entering state and a non-short-time state It is to move to crab. It may be possible to execute a setting suggestion effect during the first symbol variation after the transition from the advantageous gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state, or the symbol may be variably displayed a predetermined number of times after the transition to the disadvantaged gaming state. The setting suggestion effect may be executable as an opportunity. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executable during or at the end of the special game that triggers the transition to an unfavorable gaming state.

  After the special game is over, if you are in the so-called latent mode where the probability change state and short-time state (high-high state) or normal probability state and short-time state (low-high state) are entered, and the presence or absence of probability change is hidden The setting suggestion effect may be executable when the symbol changes a predetermined number of times after shifting to the mode. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the symbol changes corresponding to the end of the short-time state. There are a plurality of short-term ends, for example, if the short-term end is at the end of any one of 30, 40, or 50 symbol variations, the setting suggestion effect at each of the 30th, 40th, and 50th symbol variations May be executable. In addition, the setting suggestion effect can be executed only in the latent mode of the normal probability state, and in the latent mode of the probability variation state, the game that suggests or notifies that the probability variation state is used instead of the setting suggestion effect. A state suggestion effect may be executed. The variation pattern selection criterion may be set so that a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time is fixedly selected in the variation of the number of times that the setting suggestion effect can be executed. Thereby, the setting suggestion effect can be executed over a time corresponding to the fixed fluctuation pattern.

  Further, it may be possible to execute the setting suggestion effect when a big hit occurs in the latent mode for concealing whether or not the state is the probability variation state, and the transition to the latent mode is performed again after the special game is executed. Furthermore, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the latent mode is continuously generated a plurality of times via the big hit. Further, the setting suggestion effect that can be executed in the above-described latent mode may be disabled in the first latent mode, and the setting suggestion effect may be executed only in a plurality of latent modes such as the second and third consecutively generated times. .

  In addition, when a predetermined end is defined in the probability variation state to be transferred after the end of the special game, even if the setting suggestion effect is executed when the end is reached and the transition from the probability variation state to the normal probability state is performed Good. In addition, after reaching the end of the probability variation state, the special mode that is the normal probability state may be shifted, and the setting suggestion effect may be executed during a predetermined number of times (for example, the fifteenth) of the symbol variation at the end of the special mode. In addition, when a transition is made to a special mode that is selected only when a transition is made from an advantageous gaming state to a low or low state, which is a normal probability state and a non-temporal state, setting suggestion effects during stay or termination of the special mode May be executable.

  In addition, in a game machine aiming for a small hit V in the second game that is easy to enter, a V winning is not achieved before reaching the end of the easy entering state (for example, 100 symbol variations). The setting suggesting effect may be executable when triggered by the fact that it has ended. For example, when the probability that the second special symbol is a small hit is set higher than the first special symbol, and the small hit probability is a high probability of, for example, about 5% to 20%, winning is made a plurality of times per small hit Nevertheless, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the easy-to-enter state is completed without winning the V prize.

  In addition, when a predetermined end period (for example, 20 times, 30 times, 50 times symbol fluctuation, etc.) is determined in the probability variation state, the probability is determined after a big hit in the normal probability state and the transition to the probability variation state. The setting suggestion effect may be made executable when a big hit does not occur in the fluctuating state and the normal probability state is restored. In this case, do not execute the setting suggestion effect when a big hit occurs in the probability variation state and it becomes a consecutive resort state, and after the probability variation state continues, the end of the probability variation state is reached and the normal probability state is entered. It is good. In other words, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect only when the so-called first hit is shifted to the probability fluctuation state, but the big hit does not reach the normal probability state and returns to the normal probability state. The setting suggestion effect may not be executed when the state is changed.

  In addition, the fact that a so-called “limiter” that forcibly shifts to the normal probability state has been activated when a big hit (a big hit with probability change) of the type that shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the special game occurs continuously for a predetermined number of times. A setting suggestion effect may be executed as an opportunity. This limiter may be activated when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times without shifting to the normal probability state after shifting to the probability variation state due to the first jackpot. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the special game immediately before the limiter is activated, and as a part of the special game effect that indicates the total number of winning balls obtained by the jackpot reunion until the limiter is activated. A setting suggestion effect may be executed. Further, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed during the special game, and the setting suggestion effect may be executable during the normal game which is shifted after the limiter is activated.

  In addition, in a gaming machine provided with the above-mentioned “limiter”, a setting suggestion effect is provided when a big hit (a big hit without certainty change) of a type that shifts to a normal probability state occurs after the special game ends before the limiter trigger condition is satisfied. It may be executable. In this case, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the execution content of the setting suggestion effect may be varied according to the number of jackpots with probability variation that occurred continuously before the big hit without probability change. For example, the fewer the number of jackpots with probability change that occurred before the big hit without probability change, the higher the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect, and the easier to understand the contents of the setting suggestion. You may do it. Specifically, if the jackpot limiter with probability change is set to 8 times, if the first jackpot is not likely to change after the transition to probability variation, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is increased, and transition to probability variation is performed. Then, if the jackpot with probability change occurs six times and the jackpot without probability change becomes the seventh time, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be lowered. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a setting suggestion effect that is more advantageous for the player in a situation that is more disadvantageous for the player in which the number of jackpots with probability change that occurs before the big hit without probability change is small.

  In addition, when a so-called falling lottery is executed that determines whether to shift to the probability variation state or the normal probability state by lottery after the end of the special game, the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is transferred. As an opportunity, the setting suggestion effect may be executable. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executed when triggered by a limiter that forcibly shifts to the non-short-time state when a big hit of a type that shifts to the short-time state after a special game ends occurs for a predetermined number of times. . In this case, there may be both a type of jackpot that shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the special game and a type of jackpot that shifts to the normal probability state after the end of the special game. Alternatively, the limiter may be activated when a predetermined number of jackpots are generated, and then the setting suggestion effect may be executed.

  In addition, in a gaming machine in which a falling lottery for ending the easy-to-enter state or the short-time state is executed, the winning of the falling-down lottery before reaching the predetermined end of the easy-to-enter state or the short-time state (for example, 100 symbol fluctuations). As a trigger, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the easy-to-enter state or the short-time state ends. In this case, the greater the number of remaining fluctuations until the predetermined end, that is, the smaller the number of pattern fluctuations from the start of the normal game in the easy-to-enter or short-time state to the fall, the more likely the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is. It may be possible to increase the reliability of the setting suggestion effect or to make the contents of the setting suggestion easier to understand. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executable only when the number of remaining fluctuations up to a predetermined end is equal to or greater than a certain value. For example, if the end of the easy-to-enter state and the short-time state is 100 times, the winning lottery will be won at the number of symbol fluctuations such as 30 times or less or 50 times or less after the normal game in the easy-to-enter state or the short-time state starts. The setting suggestion effect may be executable in the case where the game is performed, and the setting suggestion effect may be disabled when the falling lottery is won after exceeding 50 times.

(Characteristic 6. A setting suggestion effect that can be executed with the detection of a game ball entering the big prize opening after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the unit game)
In this feature 6, in order to provide a new game using the setting suggestion effect, a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) out of a reference time (for example, 30 seconds) in which the big winning opening can be opened in one unit game. , 15 seconds, and 20 seconds), the setting suggestion effect can be executed when triggered by entering the big winning opening. If the reference time that can be released in one unit game is as long as 20 to 30 seconds, a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter and the grand prize opening is closed before the reference time is reached. In many cases, it is often closed within about 5 to 10 seconds from the opening of the big prize opening. Therefore, by taking the characteristics of such unit games in the opposite direction, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect triggered by entering the big winning opening after a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which the game ball is not fired aiming at the grand prize opening until a predetermined time elapses after the grand prize opening is opened, and thereafter the grand prize opening is aimed at. In addition, by increasing the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect as the reference timing for closing the grand prize opening closes, the waiting time until the big prize opening is closed and then entering the big prize opening It can provide a new game of aiming.

  If there is a first period and a second period after the first period as a period in which the grand prize opening can be opened in one unit game, the setting is triggered by entering the big prize opening in the first period The suggestion effect may not be executed, and the setting suggestion effect may be executable when triggered by the winning ball in the second period. The length of the first period may be, for example, 30% to 80% of the reference time, and the length of the second period may be the remainder of the first period. Also, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by entering the big winning opening in the first period is lowered, and the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by entering the big winning opening in the second period is increased. May be. For example, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by entering the grand prize opening in the first period is about 1%, and the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by entering the big prize opening in the second period May be about 10%. In addition, as a period during which the winning prize opening can be opened in one unit game, a third period after the second period has been provided, and the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect triggered by entering the big winning opening in the third period The setting suggestion effect may be executed with a higher probability than in the second period.

  When the execution possibility or the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is varied according to the elapsed time during one unit game, the timing corresponding to each period may be displayed on the effect display device 60 in an effect manner. For example, while showing the elapsed time from the opening of the grand prize opening with a gauge, meter, timer, etc., the command is given to suppress the launch of game balls during the first period, while active during the second period An effect display may be given to instruct the player to aim for the big winning opening. In addition, each time a game ball enters the winning prize opening, an object image indicating the entry is displayed, and an object image is displayed according to the entry timing so that it can be determined during which period the entry has been made. The aspect may be different. For example, a winning ball at the first winning period may be a blue or green object image with low expectation, and a winning ball at the second period may be a red object image with high expectation. Also, before starting the unit game, an effect display such as “It may be good to collect red!” May be prompted to enter the big winning opening in the second period.

  In addition, if there is a first period and a second period as a period during which the grand prize opening can be opened in one unit game, the number of balls entered into the big prize opening in the first period is not more than a predetermined number. The setting suggesting effect may be executable. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the first period ends as a trigger when the total number of balls entered in the first prize period is 3 or less, 2 or less, or 1 or less. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the specified number of game balls are entered into the big winning opening in each of the first period and the second period. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when only two balls are entered into the grand prize opening during the first period, or when five or more balls are entered into the major prize opening during the second period. In this case, an effect display that prompts a prescribed number of balls in each period may be displayed. For example, when a unit game is started, an effect display such as “Let only two balls enter within 10 seconds!” Is displayed, and when a prescribed number of balls are entered at the end of the first period, “Mission successful!” On the other hand, if a different number of balls are entered, an effect display such as “mission failure ...” may be displayed.

  This feature 6 may be able to execute a setting suggesting effect triggered by entering a game ball in a predetermined period during one unit game, or in a predetermined period in each of a plurality of unit games. It may be possible to execute the setting suggestion effect upon entering the ball. In the latter case, the timing and number of balls to be achieved in a plurality of unit games may be common, or may differ depending on the number of unit games. Various games can be provided by changing the conditions for enabling the setting suggestion effect according to the number of unit games.

(Feature 7. Setting suggestion effect that can be executed when a situation that is disadvantageous to the player occurs)
When a special game with a different winning ball acquisition expectation can be executed, the above setting suggestion effect may be executed when a special game with a relatively low winning ball acquisition expectation is continuously executed a predetermined number of times. . For example, if 3R and 10R special games can be executed, and 3R or 10R will occur with a 50% probability, depending on the symbol type at the time of the big hit, set when 3R big hits occur three times in a row The suggestion effect may be executable. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the third 3R big hit occurs, that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped, or during a special game executed during the third 3R big hit (during start demonstration) , During a unit game, between unit games, or during an end demo). In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the number of consecutive special games with relatively low expectation of winning a winning ball becomes a multiple of 2 or a multiple of 3. For example, when the 3R big hit is repeated a predetermined number of times, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a multiple of 2 such as the second 3R big hit, the fourth 3R big hit, and the sixth 3R big hit. In addition, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased as the number of consecutive special games with relatively low expectation of winning the winning ball increases, and the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect is increased. Also good.

  In the normal entry state, enter the first starting hole to enter the first game aiming at the big hit of the first special symbol, and enter the second starting point in the easy entry state to hit the second special symbol big hit. In the gaming machine configured to perform the target second game, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the first special symbol becomes a big hit in the easy-to-enter state. In such a configuration, the expectation of the profit obtained in the second game is usually higher than the expectation of the profit obtained in the first game. It is desirable to generate a big hit with two special symbols. However, if the hold of the first special symbol remains at the timing when all the hold of the second special symbol is digested by temporarily stopping, etc., the hold of the first special symbol is digested and a big hit occurs. Furthermore, a disadvantageous situation may occur in which the advantageous gaming state is terminated due to a relatively unfavorable big hit, such as a big hit without probability or a big hit without time. Therefore, when such a situation occurs, that is, when the first game unfortunately becomes a big hit during the relatively advantageous second game, the above setting suggestion effect may be executable. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executable only when a relatively unfavorable big hit such as a big hit without probability change or a big hit without a short time in the first game during the second game. In other words, even if the big game is a big hit in the first game during the second game, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed if the big hit is a big hit with probability change or a big hit with a short time. In addition, depending on the type of jackpot when the first game is a big hit during the second game, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be varied, resulting in a relatively disadvantageous type of jackpot In this case, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased.

  In a gaming machine configured to enter the second start opening and aim at the small hit V of the second special symbol in the easy entry state, the setting suggestion effect may be executable on the condition that the small hit V has failed. For example, if the lottery value of the second special symbol can be held up to 4 times, and the end of the easy entry state is set to 5 times, there are 9 chances that can be a small hit including the hold. At this time, if the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to about 14%, theoretically, one or more small hits will occur in nine times, and the first unit game executed when the small hit is triggered A big hit can be generated by entering a specific area in the big winning opening that is opened at. For example, the opening time of the grand prize opening in the first unit game is 10 seconds or more, 15 seconds or more, 20 seconds or more, and a situation where a plurality of game balls can easily enter the big prize opening in the first unit game. By making it, it is possible to almost certainly generate a big hit by passing V.

  In spite of such a configuration in which the small hit V can be generated very easily, the setting suggesting effect may be executable when the player is in a disadvantageous situation that the small hit V cannot be generated. . For example, no small hit V or big hit occurs in the easy entry state, and no small hit V or big hit occurs even if all of the second special symbols held in the easy entry state are digested. In such a case, the setting suggestion effect may be executable after the end of the symbol variation due to the last reserved digest of the second special symbol. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the second special symbol is a small hit and the first unit game is executed but the player has not entered the specific area in the big winning opening. . In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the easy entry state, or the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the symbol change due to the reserved digest of the second special symbol after the easy entry state or after the symbol is stopped. Also good. In addition, when the small hit V in the easy entry state fails, the setting suggestion effect is disabled, and the small hit V fails in the small hit caused by the reserved digest of the second special symbol after the easy entry state. The setting suggestion effect may be executable only in the case.

  In the configuration aiming at the small hit V within the limited number of fluctuations described above, it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed using the pre-read result of the second special symbol hold, or the setting suggestion effect is indicated in advance. May be. For example, when there are a plurality of small hits within the change or hold of the second special symbol, the setting suggesting effect can be executed when the V passing fails at the first small hit among the plurality of small hits. On the other hand, if the V passage fails at the second small hit, the setting suggestion effect may be disabled. In this case, the effect display device 60 displays a holding object that suggests an expectation that the second special symbol hold will be a small hit or a floating object that suggests an expectation that the second special symbol that is changing is a small hit. At the same time, the display mode of the hold object and the change object may be varied depending on whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed. For example, for a small hit where the setting suggestion effect cannot be executed, the holding object or the variable object is simply displayed as “V”, while for a small hit where the setting suggestion effect can be executed, the reserved object or the variable object is displayed. May be displayed as “setting V”. In this case, with regard to the small hits displayed as “setting V”, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which the setting suggestion effect is executed by stopping the small hits V so as not to occur.

  The setting suggestion effect may be executable using any one of the above features 1 to 6 as an execution opportunity, or the setting suggestion effect may be executed using two or more of the features 1 to 6 as an execution opportunity. Also good. Further, the execution triggers described in the above features may be combined, and the setting suggestion effect may be executable when all of the conditions that are two or more execution triggers are satisfied.

  In addition, as a special game start condition, a gaming machine with a specification that requires a so-called “communicating action gate” to enter a predetermined entrance after a symbol indicating that the determination of success or failure is a big hit , A plurality of combination operation gates may be provided on the game board, and the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect may be varied depending on which combination operation gate is entered. For example, when entering the first gate, the frequency of occurrence of the setting suggestion effect is low, but the setting suggestion effect is executed with high reliability, or the setting suggestion effect is executed in a more easily understandable mode. You may make it transfer. On the other hand, when entering the second gate, the setting suggestion occurrence frequency is high, but the setting suggestion effect is executed with low reliability, or the setting suggestion effect is executed in an incomprehensible manner. You may make it do.

<Direction tendency according to setting>
In the present embodiment, it is also possible to vary the effect tendency and the effect content accompanying the game progress according to the set value. For example, by preparing multiple game settings that have the same jackpot probability and making only the production tendency and production content different among the multiple game settings, the actual winning tendency is the same and only the production tendency is different. Therefore, a plurality of types of gaming machines can be provided by one. As a result, the game store has only a single type of gaming machine, and it changes the tendency of the gaming machine to change from day to day. You can increase the ratio. In addition, since there is no difference in the expectation of winning the winning ball due to the setting change, it is possible to easily change the setting without considering sales or the like. From the player's point of view, the expectation of winning a prize ball does not differ depending on the difference in direction tendency, so it is not necessary to forcefully select a gaming machine with a direction tendency that seems to be high, and it will be the direction of your favorite direction. You can enjoy a game by selecting a gaming machine.

In the present embodiment, the following staging features can be varied according to game settings.
A. Setting suggestion effect B. A notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that will be a big hit. B. Game state suggestion effect for concealing, suggesting or notifying the game state Characters and stages that appear in the production Possibility of selection of direction tendency by player Synchronized production using timekeeping means

  In this embodiment, a plurality of game specifications may be defined so that all jackpot probabilities of a plurality of game settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) are the same and only the staging characteristics are different. On the other hand, a plurality of game specifications may be defined by combining differences in jackpot probability and staging characteristics. For example, two types of jackpot probabilities may be prepared, three types of effect settings may be prepared, and six 2 × 3 game specifications may be prepared. In this case, setting 1 is a low-probability first effect setting, setting 2 is a low-probability second effect setting, setting 3 is a low-probability third effect setting, and setting 4 is a high-probability first effect setting. , Setting 5 can be a high-probability second effect setting, and setting 6 can be a high-probability third effect setting.

(Feature A. Setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value)
About the setting suggestion production described in the above-described features 1 to 6, the execution mode can be varied according to the setting value. For example, two types of effect settings are prepared for the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first effect setting, or is executed with high frequency or high probability, and the setting suggestion effect is set in the second effect setting. It may not be executed, or may be executed with low frequency or low probability. Also, three types of jackpot probabilities may be prepared, and six types of game specifications may be set in combination with two types of effect settings. For example, setting 1 is a jackpot low probability and setting suggestion low frequency, setting 2 is a jackpot low probability and setting suggestion high frequency, setting 3 is a jackpot probability and setting suggestion low frequency, and setting 4 is a jackpot probability and setting suggestion low frequency High frequency, setting 5 can be a big hit probability and setting suggestion low frequency, and setting 6 can be a big hit probability and setting suggestion high frequency. For example, settings 2, 4, and 6 with high setting suggestions are used on special business days such as event days, and settings 1, 3, and 5 with low setting suggestions are used on normal business days. Can be used properly.

(Feature B. Advance notice suggesting the degree of expectation to be a big hit)
The execution mode of the reach effect and the execution mode of the notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that will be a big hit may be made different between the plurality of performance settings. As the execution mode of the notice effect, for example, it is possible to make a difference in the type of notice effect that can be executed, the execution frequency of the notice effect in general, the execution frequency of the specific kind of notice effect, the reliability of the notice effect, and the like. For example, in the first effect setting, the execution frequency of the notice effect by pre-reading is set high, in the second effect setting, the execution frequency of the notice effect by pre-reading is set low, and in the third effect setting, the notice effect by pre-reading is completely set. Can be set not to run. In addition, in a certain effect setting, the step-up notice effect may be executed at a high frequency, while in another effect setting, the step-up notice effect may be executed at a low frequency or not at all. In addition, in a certain effect setting, an accessory action effect accompanied by the operation of the movable accessory 66 is executed at a high frequency, whereas in another effect setting, an accessory action effect is executed at a low frequency or not at all. May be set.

  In the notice effect using prefetching, a continuous notice effect pattern over a plurality of symbol change periods using prefetching may be prepared. For example, when prior determination information corresponding to a big hit or prior pattern determination information corresponding to a specific super reach variation is acquired as pre-determination information by prefetching, an effect display according to a continuous notice effect pattern is started. . As the continuous notice effect pattern, a plurality of effect patterns with different effect execution periods are prepared. For example, effect patterns corresponding to two, three, or four symbol variation periods are prepared. The effect determining means 303 can determine the effect pattern according to the hold position that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect, and can cause the effect to be executed according to the continuous notice effect pattern until the change of the symbol where the reservation is consumed.

  In the continuous notice effect, high expectation is suggested by stopping the decorative symbol in a specific display mode or making a specific character appear in one or more symbol variations before the reservation is consumed. An effect is made. In addition, when the symbol change is performed twice or more before the hold is consumed, a step-up notice effect suggesting that the degree of expectation is increased step by step each time the symbol is stopped is displayed. In this step-up notice effect, for example, a specific character appears upon the start of the continuous notice effect, the character is continuously displayed over the execution period of the continuous notice effect, and the character display mode is changed every time the symbol is stopped. This suggests that the degree of expectation increases step by step. For example, it may be suggested that the degree of expectation increases stepwise by increasing the character display size stepwise, increasing the number of characters appearing, or increasing the character motion. In addition, by switching the background display pattern in the same stage, it may be suggested that the state has been stepped up to a higher expectation level.

  In the continuous notice effect, the first continuous notice effect is performed in which the notice effect of a specific pattern is performed up to one or more symbols related to the hold that is digested prior to the hold (trigger hold) that is the trigger for executing the continuous notice. Also good. In addition, the notice effect of the specific pattern is made up to one or more symbol changes related to the hold that is digested before the trigger hold, and then the same or similar to the notice effect of the specific pattern also in the symbol change where the trigger hold is digested A second continuous notice effect may be executed in which the notice effect is executed. In the first continuous notice effect, the decorative symbol is stopped at a specific symbol combination (for example, the 123rd order or the 445th misalignment, etc.) due to the symbol variation related to one or more hold that is digested before the trigger hold. A design change effect or a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display (hold object) may be made. On the other hand, in the case of the second continuous notice effect, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display (hold object) is performed in the symbol variation related to one or more hold that is consumed before the trigger hold, and the trigger hold is consumed. In the symbol variation to be performed, a series of continuous notice effects may be executed in which the variable object change effect is changed to change the display mode of the variable object, which is an effect similar to the hold change effect. In addition, as a second continuous notice effect, the display mode of the background effect is changed to a special mode over both of the symbol fluctuation related to one or more holdings that are digested before the trigger holding and the symbol fluctuations that the trigger holding is digested. The background prefetching effect to be changed may be executed.

  In continuous notice effects over multiple symbol variation periods, the content of multiple variation effects may be determined in a batch with the entry corresponding to the trigger hold, or at the start of each symbol change Depending on the position, the content of each variation effect may be determined individually. In the case of the first continuous notice effect, it may be determined including the trigger effect when the trigger is suspended and triggered when the trigger is reserved. On the other hand, in the case of the second continuous notice effect, on the other hand, the change effect up to the change before the trigger hold is digested is triggered at the same time when the trigger hold is entered. May be determined at the start of the symbol variation where the trigger hold is digested. Moreover, when determining the contents of each variation effect individually, the contents of each variation effect may be determined at the start of each symbol variation.

  Movable accessory activation effect is mainly used as an effect that suggests that it will be a big hit. By operating the movable accessory while lighting it in a specific color (for example, rainbow color), it is possible to determine the big hit with certain change and prize ball It is used as a high-expectation effect that suggests the determination of a big hit with a high expectation level (a large number of rounds). Such a movable accessory actuating effect may be executed only after stopping or just before stopping the symbol that becomes a big hit in a certain effect setting. On the other hand, in another production setting, even if the symbol is changing, it may be possible to execute the movable accessory activation production. That is, according to the effect setting, the movable accessory effect may be executed at different timings of the symbol variation period, and in the specific effect setting, the movable accessory effect may be executed at a timing close to the symbol variation stop. In addition, in a certain effect setting, the movable accessory actuating effect may be executed a plurality of times within the same variation, or the movable accessory actuating effect may be executed at the timing of development to the super reach effect or the winning branch timing. On the other hand, in another production setting, the movable accessory activation production may not be executed within the same variation, or may be executed only once at the maximum.

(Feature C. Game state suggestion effect for concealing, suggesting or notifying the game state)
The execution state of the game state suggestion effect for concealing, suggesting or notifying the game state may be different between the plurality of effect settings. As a production mode for concealing the gaming state, for example, a latent mode for concealing whether or not the state is a probability variation state can be cited. In one performance setting, after the special game is over, the mode is changed to the latent mode, and the frequency or probability that the game progresses is set in a state where it is concealed whether or not the probability change state is concealed. It is not set to the latent mode after the completion, or the frequency or probability of the transfer is set low. When the game mode is not shifted to the latent mode, the game state after the end of the special game is definitely notified, and the game may proceed in such a manner that it is possible to determine whether or not the game is in the probability changing state.

  In addition, when multiple end points are set in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the tendency of whether the game progresses in a state in which the end time is concealed or whether the game progresses in a state in which the end time is informed between the plurality of effect setting settings. May be different. For example, when concealing the end of a probabilistic state or a short time state, a game state suggesting effect that suggests the end may be executed before reaching the end, and symbol variations corresponding to each of a plurality of ends (for example, , 30 times, 40 times, and 50 times), a game state suggestion effect may be executed that inquires whether or not the probability change state or the short time state ends. On the other hand, if you do not conceal the end of the probabilistic state or short-running state, display the number of remaining changes until the end of the end, and execute a game state suggestion effect that counts down each time a new symbol change starts May be.

(Characteristic D. Characters and stages appearing in production)
The stage (background image) indicating the main character, the place where the character stays, the music (BGM), and the like may be different between the plurality of effect settings. For example, in the case of a gaming machine in which six main characters appear, different main characters may be assigned to settings 1 to 6, respectively. In this case, by setting to a specific setting, only a specific character may appear fixedly, or the appearance probability of a specific character may be increased. When a battle effect that suggests the degree of expectation is executed according to the result of the battle between the main character and the enemy character, the appearance probability of a specific enemy character (for example, a rival character) is increased by setting a specific setting. May be.

  When the effect mode or stage is switched in response to a change in the game state or a predetermined number of symbol variations (10 times or 20 times), the probability that a specific character appears in the effect mode or stage after switching may be increased. In addition, when a transition is made to a game state advantageous to the player, such as a probability variation state, an easy-to-enter state, or a short time state, a transition may be made to an effect mode or stage corresponding to a specific character. On the contrary, by setting to a specific setting, only a specific character may not appear at all, or the appearance probability of a specific character may be lowered. Further, an effect setting that is not specific to a specific character may be provided, or a general effect setting that allows a plurality of characters to appear at random may be provided. For example, a general-purpose production setting is set for a normal business day, but a plurality of gaming machines are unified to a setting corresponding to a specific character on an event day or a date (birthday) associated with a specific character. Can be used.

  In addition, the display mode of the sound at the time of error occurrence and the menu screen before the start of the game may be different among a plurality of effect settings. For example, by making a specific setting, an error notification by voice of a specific character may be output, or an operation method of a menu screen may be guided by an image or voice of a specific character. In addition, by making a specific setting, a decorative design of a specific character may be displayed, or a part of the design (for example, 7) may be displayed using an image of a specific character. Furthermore, depending on the effect setting, the character displayed in the reach effect or the notice effect may be different, or the character appearing during the special game may be different.

  Furthermore, by combining with the above-described features A to C, the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect, the notice effect, the reach effect, and the game state suggestion effect may be varied depending on the character. For example, if the character is overflowing with a sense of justice, the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect, the notice effect, the reach effect, the game state suggestion effect, or the like may be increased. On the other hand, if it is a villain character, the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect, the notice effect, the reach effect, the game state suggestion effect, etc. is lowered, or the execution frequency of these suggestion effects is lowered to keep it secret. May be.

(Characteristic E. Possibility of selection of performance tendency by player)
If the direction tendency can be switched or selected by the player's input operation during the game screen before starting the game or during normal games, the number and type of options for the direction tendency that can be switched or selected are varied between multiple stage settings. Also good. For example, when the main character can be changed by the player's input operation, the types and number of characters that can be selected may be varied according to the effect setting. For example, in setting 1, characters A and B can be selected, in setting 2, characters A and C can be selected, in setting 3, characters D and E can be selected, and in setting 4, characters F and G can be selected. In the setting 5, the characters A, B, and C can be selected, and in the setting 6, the characters D, E, F, and G can be selected. Further, in some effect settings, the player may not be allowed to switch or select the effect tendency, or all the options prepared in the gaming machine may be selectable.

(Characteristic F. Synchronization production using timekeeping means)
You may vary the production | presentation tendency of the synchronized production using a time measuring means between several production | presentation settings. For example, it may be possible to execute a synchronized effect in a certain effect setting while disabling the synchronized effect in another effect setting. Moreover, you may vary the production | presentation tendency performed by a synchronized production between several production | presentation settings. For example, the content of the effect may be varied so that the synchronized effect of the character A is executed in the setting 1 and the synchronized effect of the character B is executed in the setting 2. The execution timing of the tuning effect may vary between the effect settings. For example, in the setting 1, the tuning effect is executed at 0 minutes per hour, in the setting 2 the tuning effect is executed at 30 minutes per hour, and in the setting 3 The tuning effect may be executed at both 0 minutes and 30 minutes every hour.

  In addition, you may provide a difference only about any one of the above-mentioned features A to F among a plurality of game settings, and increase variations in the production tendency by providing a difference for two or more of the features A to F. May be. Further, the jackpot probability may be different between a plurality of game settings in which at least any one of the above-described features A to F is different. In this case, it may be suggested which of the setting values is due to a difference in at least any one of the above-described features A to F. That is, the difference itself in the effect tendency of the gaming machine may be the setting suggestion effect.

  In addition, the “production tendency according to the settings” shown in the above-described features A to F can be applied to the slot machine shown in the prerequisite technology 2 and is installed in a casino, a game center, or the like. It can also be applied to machines and gaming machines.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there. Hereinafter, modifications will be described.

Hereinafter, several aspects of the present embodiment will be described.
(Aspect 1-1)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the lottery value acquired by entering the starting opening;
A special winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and opened according to the result of the determination of success or failure;
When the determination of success or failure is a predetermined result, special game control means for executing a special game with the opening of the special winning opening,
Pitch provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area, configured so that it is impossible or difficult to enter while the grand prize opening is open, and is possible or easy to enter while the special prize opening is closed. Mouth,
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
A bullet ball game machine comprising: an effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value stored in the storage means, triggered by a ball entering the ball entrance during execution of the special game.

(Aspect 1-2)
The setting suggestion effect may be executed on the condition that the determination based on the lottery value acquired with the entrance into the entrance is a specific result during execution of the special game.

(Aspect 1-3)
The setting suggestion effect may be executed when a predetermined number of balls are entered into the entrance when the special game is being executed.

(Aspect 2-1)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the lottery value acquired by entering the starting opening;
A special winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and opened according to the result of the determination of success or failure;
When the determination of success or failure is a predetermined result, special game control means for executing a special game with the opening of the special winning opening,
A game entrance provided in a position avoiding the path of a game ball that can enter the grand prize exit in the game area;
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
A ball game machine comprising: an effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value stored in the storage means, triggered by a ball entering the ball entrance when the grand prize opening is open .

(Aspect 2-2)
The setting suggestion effect may be executed on the condition that a lottery value acquired by entering the entrance into the entrance during the opening of the big winning entrance becomes a predetermined value.

(Aspect 2-3)
The ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting suggestion effect is executed when a predetermined number of balls are entered into the entrance when the special winning opening is opened.

(Aspect 2-4)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the lottery value acquired by entering the starting opening;
A special winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and opened according to the result of the determination of success or failure;
If the determination of success / failure results in a predetermined result, a first unit game for opening the grand prize opening is performed, and it is a condition to enter a specific area provided in the big prize opening opened in the first unit game. Special game control means for executing a special game for performing a second unit game a predetermined number of times so that the special winning opening can be released until a predetermined reference time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls have entered,
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
An effect capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value stored in the storage means, triggered by a ball entering a region different from the specific region in the big winning opening that is released in the first unit game And an execution means.

(Aspect 2-5)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A prize winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and opened on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The first unit game that opens the grand prize opening is triggered by the entry to the starting hole, and the entry into a specific area provided in the big prize opening that is opened in the first unit game is a condition. A special game control means for executing a special game for performing a second unit game a predetermined number of times so that the large winning opening can be released until a predetermined reference time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are inserted
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
An effect execution that executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in the storage means, triggered by a ball entering an area different from the specific area in the big winning opening that is released in the first unit game And a ball game machine comprising means.

(Aspect 3-1)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the lottery value acquired by entering the starting opening;
A symbol display device in which a symbol for indicating the result of the determination is changed and displayed;
A hold control means for holding a lottery value newly acquired upon entering the starting port until a symbol change start corresponding to the lottery starts,
A entrance opening provided at a position different from the start opening of the game area;
A setting changing means for changing the setting to one of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of game specifications that may have different game advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
In the situation where the number of lottery values held by the hold control means is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, and when the lottery value held by the hold control means is stopped while the symbol fluctuation is stopped, or the start port A setting suggestion that suggests a setting value stored in the storage means triggered by entering the starting port or the entrance in at least one of the situations in which a new variation of the symbol due to entering the entrance is not started A ball game machine comprising: an effect execution means capable of executing an effect.

(Aspect 4-1)
Lottery means for executing a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, with a predetermined game operation as a trigger,
Special game control means for executing the special game when the lottery by the lottery means results in that the transition to the special game is possible and a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
Effect execution means capable of executing an effect according to the set value stored in the storage means,
As the plurality of settings, there are a first setting and a second setting in which a probability that the lottery by the lottery means is the result indicating that the transition to the special game is possible is the same as the first setting,
When the set value is the first setting, the effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing an effect in a different form from the case where the set value is the second setting.

(Aspect 4-2)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the lottery value acquired by entering the starting opening;
Special game control means for executing a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the result of the determination of success or failure is a big hit;
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
Effect execution means capable of executing an effect according to the set value stored in the storage means,
As the plurality of settings, there are a first setting and a second setting in which the probability of the success / failure determination being a big hit is the same as the first setting,
When the set value is the first setting, the effect executing means is a bullet ball game machine capable of executing an effect in a different form from the case where the set value is the second setting.

(Aspect 4-3)
The effect execution means can execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in the storage means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the set value is the first setting, the effect executing means may be able to execute a setting suggesting effect in a different form from the case where the set value is the second setting.

(Aspect 4-4)
When the setting value is the first setting, the effect execution means enables execution of a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in the storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the value is the second setting, the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

(Aspect 4-5)
As the plurality of settings, there is a third setting in which the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit is different from the first setting,
When the set value is the third setting, the effect executing means may be able to execute an effect in an aspect common to the case where the set value is the first setting.

(Aspect 4-6)
An input operation means for receiving an input operation for selecting any one of a plurality of performance types from the player;
The effect execution means can execute an effect in an aspect according to the selected effect type when any of a plurality of effect types is selected by the input operation means.
When the set value is the first setting, the type of effect that can be selected by the input operation unit may be at least partially different from that in the case where the set value is the second setting.

(Aspect 5-1)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A second start opening provided at a position different from the first start opening in the gaming area and having a ball changing mechanism operable to increase the ease of entering a game ball;
A pass / fail determination means for performing a go / no-go determination based on a first lottery value acquired in response to a ball entering the first start port or a second lottery value acquired in response to a ball entering the second start port;
A special game control means for executing a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game when the result of the determination of success or failure is a big hit;
When the condition for shifting to a probability variation state in which the probability of the success / failure determination being a big hit is higher than the normal probability state is satisfied, the probability variation state from the end of the special game until the first end is reached A probability variation means to shift to
If the condition for shifting to the easy-to-enter state where the in-coming variation mechanism is activated so that the ease of entering the second starting port is higher than the normal entering state is satisfied after the end of the special game The entrance variation means for shifting to the entrance easy state until reaching the second end,
A setting changing means for changing the setting to one of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of game specifications that may have different game advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
At least one of the transition from the probability fluctuation state to the normal probability state and the transition from the easy entry state to the normal entry state is made, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, A ball game machine comprising: an effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in a storage means.

(Aspect 5-2)
It further comprises a symbol display device on which a symbol for indicating the result of the success / failure determination is variably displayed,
The effect execution means may be capable of executing a setting suggestion effect triggered by the symbol being variably displayed a predetermined number of times after the state change.

(Aspect 5-3)
The effect execution means is triggered by the transition from the probability variation state to the normal probability state after the special game has been executed a predetermined number of times without transitioning to the normal probability state after transition to the probability variation state. The setting suggesting effect may be executable.

(Aspect 5-4)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the lottery value acquired by entering the starting opening;
A prize winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and opened on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A plurality of entrances provided at positions different from the start entrance and the grand prize opening in the game area;
A symbol display device in which a symbol for indicating the result of the determination is changed and displayed;
Special game control for executing a special game for opening the grand prize opening on condition that the ball enters any of the plurality of entrances after the symbol indicating that the determination of success or failure is a predetermined result. Means,
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
An effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in the storage means,
The effect execution means provides a setting suggestion effect in a different mode depending on which of the plurality of entrances after entering the stop after the symbol indicating that the determination of success or failure is a predetermined result. A ball game machine that is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(Aspect 5-5)
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the lottery value acquired by entering the starting opening;
A special winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and opened according to the result of the determination of success or failure;
A special game for executing a special game in which a unit game is performed a predetermined number of times so that the special winning opening can be released until a predetermined reference time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are inserted when the result of the determination is a predetermined result Control means;
A setting changing means for changing to any of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of gaming specifications that may have different gaming advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
Production execution means that enables execution of a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in the storage means, triggered by entering the big winning opening,
The period during which the grand prize opening can be opened in the unit game includes a first period less than the predetermined reference time and a second period after the first period has elapsed,
The effect execution means is a bullet ball game machine capable of executing the setting suggestion effect upon entering into the big winning opening during the second period of the unit game.

(Aspect 5-6)
The production execution means is capable of executing the setting suggestion production in response to entering the big prize opening in the first period of the unit game.
Entering the big prize opening in the second period of the unit game rather than the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed in response to entering the big prize opening in the first period of the unit game As a result, the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed may be high.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 1st start port, 12 2nd start port, 60 effect display apparatus, 80 game board, 81 game area, 210 lottery means, 213 general drawing lottery means, 220 win / fail judgment means, 230 fluctuation pattern determination means, 260 special game control Means, 275 opening / closing control means, 303 effect determining means, 304 effect control means.

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
A second start opening provided at a position different from the first start opening in the gaming area and having a ball changing mechanism operable to increase the ease of entering a game ball;
A pass / fail determination means for performing a go / no-go determination based on a first lottery value acquired in response to a ball entering the first start port or a second lottery value acquired in response to a ball entering the second start port;
A special game control means for executing a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game when the result of the determination of success or failure is a big hit;
When the condition for shifting to a probability variation state in which the probability of the success / failure determination being a big hit is higher than the normal probability state is satisfied, the probability variation state from the end of the special game until the first end is reached A probability variation means to shift to
If the condition for shifting to the easy-to-enter state where the in-coming variation mechanism is activated so that the ease of entering the second starting port is higher than the normal entering state is satisfied after the end of the special game The entrance variation means for shifting to the entrance easy state until reaching the second end,
A setting changing means for changing the setting to one of a plurality of settings corresponding to a plurality of game specifications that may have different game advantages;
Storage means for storing setting values set by the setting change means;
At least one of the transition from the probability fluctuation state to the normal probability state and the transition from the easy entry state to the normal entry state is made, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, A ball game machine comprising: an effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value stored in a storage means.

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